Ex-Red Sox Slugger Returns To Fenway Park Riding Historic Hot Streak

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber

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It's been nearly two years since Kyle Schwarber last played at Fenway Park. However, not much has changed for him since June 2024.

He's still a member of the Philadelphia Phillies after signing a big contract extension with them over the winter. He's considerably richer now, at least, in the first season of his five-year, $150 million deal.

The 33-year-old DH is also still one of the best power hitters in baseball. After smashing five home runs over his last four games, MLB's homer leader enters Tuesday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox with 16 long balls -- a 63-homer pace.

By comparison, the Red Sox have just 29 homers as a team this year. Schwarber has more bombs than their top two home run hitters combined.

Boston could use a guy like Schwarber, who played for them in the second half of 2021 and helped them reach the ALCS that year. He signed with the Phillies that offseason, however, and has slugged the third-most home runs in baseball since doing so.