BREAKING: Kyle Schwarber Expresses Desire to Return to Cubs, ‘I Missed So Much While Here’.vc
CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Cubs hot stove just got white-hot. Free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, fresh off a historic 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies where he hit a massive 56 home runs and drove in a league-leading 132 RBIs, is reportedly expressing a desire to return to the club that drafted him.
The quote attributed to Schwarber—“I missed so much while here”—is tugging at the heartstrings of Cubs fans. While the sentiment may primarily refer to the sudden and emotional nature of his departure in 2020 (when he was non-tendered), it serves as a powerful message that his heart remains in Chicago, and he wants to make new memories at Wrigley Field.
The Perfect Fit for a Lineup in Need
Schwarber’s on-field profile perfectly addresses the Chicago Cubs’ most glaring need heading into the 2026 season: elite, left-handed power hitting.
| Statistic | 2025 Season (PHI) | Impact on Cubs Lineup |
| Home Runs | 56 (NL Leader) | Provides the immediate, massive power the lineup lacks after Kyle Tucker’s departure. |
| RBI | 132 (MLB Leader) | Delivers a true run-producer to hit behind high OBP guys like Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner. |
| OPS | $.928$ | Offers an elite offensive presence to carry the middle of the order. |
The consensus among Cubs writers is that the team is facing a power outage following the expected departure of Kyle Tucker. Schwarber’s return promises to strengthen the lineup, bring a fighting spirit, and inject winning hope back into the North Side.
The Emotional and Financial Stakes
Bringing Schwarber back would be one of the most significant moves of the offseason, healing a rift created years ago:
- The Emotional Return: Schwarber was a vital member of the 2016 World Series championship core, and his non-tender move in 2020 was a painful moment for both the player and the fanbase. A reunion would be a massive emotional lift, validating the fan belief that the front office is finally committed to acquiring difference-makers.
- The Financial Hurdle: While the desire is there, Schwarber is one of the biggest free agents on the market. He is projected to command a contract in the $135 million to $145 million range over five years. The Cubs have been historically hesitant to spend heavily and have a need for top-tier pitching, meaning they would have to commit a huge portion of their budget to secure him over the Phillies, who still have the edge in negotiations.
The upcoming Winter Meetings are widely expected to be the time when Schwarber’s decision is made, and Chicago is now preparing for a dramatic bidding war.
