Although he's the team's reliable DH, manager Rob Thomson wants to give Schwarber more looks this spring at first in addition to left field

Schwarber has the team in mind, but adding first base isn't the worst idea going into a contract year. This spring, he has a modest mission.

Zack Wheeler offered a friendly warning on Thursday afternoon to Phillies first baseman Kyle Schwarber. “I just told him I wasn’t getting over there today,” the pitcher said about covering first base.

With a 95-67 record, the Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East in 2024. If the Phillies are going to defend their division crown this year, it is critical that they keep their stars healthy and on the field.

Phillies teams with Schwarber leading off have been successful, but it might be time to shuffle up that part of the lineup.