Kyle Schwarber was happy to see old friend Ranger Suarez again on Thursday night -- but he was probably happier to see him go.

Giving a 33-year-old designated hitter a five-year, $150 million contract rarely looks like a smart investment. For the Philadelphia Phillies, though, Kyle Schwarber has continued to prove why the gamble was worth taking.

Philadelphia Philliesdesignated hitterKyle Schwarber is putting together an impressive 2026 MLB season. In 157 at-bats, the slugger has accumulated 36 hits, 17 home runs, 28 RBIs and 29 runs scored. Going into the Phillies Wednesday matchup against the Boston Red Sox,