Kyle Schwarber starts at first base for Phillies for first time since 2021
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kyle Schwarber makes his first start at first base since the postseason with the Red Sox in 2021. The Philadelphia Phillies will play on June 16, 2026, and this lineup change comes as they give Bryce Harper a day off in the field. Schwarber has primarily played designated hitter, making 365 starts since joining the Phillies. He has also excelled offensively, leading MLB in home runs this season entering the matchup.
- •Schwarber last started at first base during the 2021 ALCS.
- •He leads MLB with 24 home runs this season.
- •Bryce Harper is serving as designated hitter for this game.
- •Schwarber has made only two outfield starts this year.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Schwarber Doing Something He Has Not Done Since He was With Red Sox In 2021
"The Boston Red Sox had Kyle Schwarber on the team for a brief stint in 2021, but he left in the following offseason and has been with the Philadelphia Phillies ever since.
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