Kyle Schwarber is a free agent.
Wednesday, the club non-tendered the 27-year-old outfielder after six seasons on the North Side.
This move seemed unpredictable a year ago, as Schwarber, who was under team control through 2021, had a torrid 2019 second half at the plate. He finished the season with career-highs in average (.250), home runs (38) and RBIs (92), but like many of his teammates, that production did not carry over to the strange, abbreviated 2020 season.
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Schwarber, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 draft, never sustained the level of success he showed flashes of, but is known as a great teammate and well-respected in the Cubs clubhouse, as well as a fan favorite. He’s done great things off the field, including supporting COVID-19 frontline workers this year.
And Cubs fans will never forget his legendary performance that helped the Cubs snap their 108-year World Series drought.
What’s next for Schwarber is uncertain. In the meantime, here’s a look back at his best moments in a Cubs uniform.
