Schwarber & Luzardo Lock In for Philly | Philadelphia Phillies News

Philadelphia Phillies Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Kyle Schwarber just smashed his 40th home run of the season, becoming the first MLB player to hit that many this year — while Jesús Luzardo reached 200 strikeouts, cementing his status as a rotation anchor. Both were central to the Phillies’ “run it back” strategy, locked in with massive five-year deals ($150M for Schwarber, $135M for Luzardo) after whispers of Schwarber exploring free agency. His power at age 30 and World Series leadership have fans buzzing about his Hall of Fame potential, while Luzardo’s improved consistency — especially with his sweeper — proves the team’s gamble on him…