The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly preparing to make a bold midseason statement, with sources indicating the team is in advanced talks to acquire veteran slugger Kyle Schwarber from the Philadelphia Phillies. With the Cardinals’ offense struggling to find consistent production, especially from the left side of the plate, the front office views Schwarber as the ideal solution to reignite their lineup and deepen their playoff hopes.
Schwarber, 32, is putting together a standout 2025 campaign that has drawn league-wide attention. The power-hitting lefty has already crushed 25 home runs, tied for fourth-most in Major League Baseball alongside Eugenio Suárez, and has driven in 57 RBIs while posting a much-improved .248 batting average. It’s a noticeable leap from his 2023 numbers, when he hit 40 homers but finished the season batting just .190 — a mark that became a motivating force for his transformation.
“I just think it’s the continuous work,” Schwarber recently told FOX Sports. “I like to be an honest self-evaluator and try to figure out ways I can get better. Going back to 2023, when I hit 40 homers but I also hit .190 — it’s not fun looking at a number with a 1. You want to find a way to be a more complete hitter.”
The Cardinals’ pursuit of Schwarber comes at a crucial point in their season. With key injuries and underwhelming offensive outputs from several core players, the team has been actively seeking a veteran presence who can not only hit for power but also provide clubhouse leadership and postseason experience. Schwarber checks every box. He’s a two-time All-Star and World Series champion with a proven ability to perform in high-pressure moments — exactly what St. Louis needs down the stretch.
While the Phillies currently lead the National League East with a 48-35 record, there is growing belief within league circles that Philadelphia could be willing to part ways with Schwarber for the right return — especially with younger bats emerging and front office eyes shifting toward long-term roster balance.
For the Cardinals, this could be the power swing that shifts their momentum in the NL Central. And for Schwarber, a move to St. Louis offers a fresh opportunity to anchor another contending lineup while continuing to prove he’s no longer just a home run threat — he’s a complete hitter.
Trade details are still being finalized, but the buzz out of Busch Stadium suggests this blockbuster move may be only days away from becoming reality.
