Red Sox reflect on impact of not retaining Kyle Schwarber
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Boston Red Sox continue to feel the ramifications of their decision not to re-sign Kyle Schwarber after the 2021 season. Currently, the team is struggling with the lowest home run total in MLB, at just 67. Schwarber, who led the league in home runs during his contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, has had a significant impact on his new team since departing from Boston. The Red Sox had opportunities to keep him, but opted instead for other roster moves that ultimately did not yield the desired results. The front office's hindsight raises questions about roster decisions made over the last five years.
- •Boston ranks last in MLB with 67 home runs this season.
- •Kyle Schwarber led the league in home runs during his time with Philadelphia.
- •Red Sox had chances to retain Schwarber but chose not to.
- •The decision to let Schwarber go is viewed as a major misstep.
- •Boston's current struggles highlight the impact of past roster decisions.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — The Red Sox failure to retain Kyle Schwarber is still felt today
"Given the disaster the Red Sox have gotten themselves into this season, let’s take a look back on how the ballclub could have been in a better position to compete, both in 2026 and other recent seasons with just two playoff appearances in the 2020s. Boston currently ranks last in baseball with just 67 home […]
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