The Philadelphia Phillies made their first big move of the offseason this week by re-signing slugger Kyle Schwarber to a huge five-year, $150 million deal. In doing so, their roster for the upcoming year has begun to take a similar shape despite Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski claiming that they won’t be running it back with the same team in 2026.
Nevertheless, with Schwarber now secured through the 2030 season, what will the Phillies lineup look like heading into next year?
It's still much too early in the offseason to know what else Dombrowski has up his sleeve, and there will be more changes coming. However, with Schwarber officially back in red pinstripes, here's a look at the Phillies’ projected 2026 lineup as it currently stands.
Here's what the Phillies projected 2026 lineup looks like with Kyle Schwarber re-signed
The Phillies should be able to create an elite lefty-righty balance throughout the lineup. They'll have much-needed game-changing speed at the top and the bottom, setting the table for the big boys in the heart of the order. One thing is for sure, with Schwarber's big bat now a permanent fixture, the Phillies' lineup will be potent and dangerous for the foreseeable future.
Player | Position |
|---|---|
Trea Turner | SS |
Kyle Schwarber | DH |
Bryce Harper | 1B |
Alec Bohm | 3B |
Brandon Marsh | CF |
Otto Kemp | RF |
Rafael Marchán | C |
Bryson Stott | 2B |
Justin Crawford | LF |
Star shortstop Trea Turner will return to the top of the lineup after prospering in the role with his move to the leadoff spot during the 2025 season. He batted .312 with an .831 OPS, with 65 runs scored, 22 doubles, seven triples, 10 home runs, and 51 RBIs. He also went 26-for-29 in stolen bases in just 95 games played while hitting first in the lineup.
Schwarber will gladly slide back into his No. 2 slot as the Phillies’ full-time designated hitter. He'll get plenty of opportunities again to drive in runs with Turner setting the table. The 32-year-old slugger will look to build upon his career year this past season in which he registered career highs in home runs (56) and RBIs (132).
Former NL MVP first baseman Bryce Harper follows Schwarber in the No. 3 spot in the lineup, a slot usually reserved for the best hitting player on the team. After a rather underwhelming 2025 campaign in which he slugged just 27 home runs and drove in 75 runs, Harper will look to bounce back in 2026 to his usual 30+ home run and 100+ RBI pace while batting close to .300.
Despite being in trade rumors again this offseason (subscription required), right now third baseman Alec Bohm is still on the roster. He'll return to his cleanup role that he has grown accustomed to in recent years, before his struggles this season. The Phillies hope that Bohm can recapture his dominant form from the 2023 and 2024 seasons in which he posted back-to-back 97 RBI campaigns to help lead the offensive attack.
As one of the early-season scapegoats in 2025, center fielder Brandon Marsh rebounded with a strong second half in which he compiled a stellar .302 batting average and .881 OPS, with 31 runs scored, 15 doubles, eight home runs and 22 RBIs in 59 games. Given the drop-off in offensive potential of those that follow him in the lineup, the Phillies desperately need that version of Marsh in the No. 5 slot in 2026 to keep the club as a major offensive threat.
With veteran Nick Castellanos not in the Phillies' long-term plans, the current placeholder in right field in the No. 6 slot in the lineup falls into the hands of a motivated Otto Kemp. Kemp made his debut for Philadelphia in 2025, amassing a .234 average, .709 OPS, with 26 runs scored, 11 doubles, eight home runs and 28 RBIs in 62 games. He will need to have a big spring training to secure a starting role in 2026, but it's highly likely that the Phillies will look for another outfield solution this winter via free agency or the trade market.
With J.T. Realmuto in free agent limbo, catcher Rafael Marchán becomes the de facto starting catcher, for now, and will bat seventh given his power potential. However, Marchán will need to drastically improve upon his .210/.282/.305/.587 mark from this season and provide much more offensive output than just two home runs and 13 RBIs in 42 games to maintain a starting gig. There's a good chance the Phillies will have another established starter in place by Opening Day.
Second baseman Bryson Stott finds himself in the No. 8 spot with hopes of rediscovering his game that made him an up-and-coming promising player for the Phillies in 2023. His speed will come in handy in wreaking havoc on the basepaths once he finds more consistency in reaching base safely more consistently.
Finally, it is about time that the Phillies graduate one of their top prospects to contribute in the majors next season. That prospect should be Justin Crawford, who will bat ninth and take over left field on the big league roster. With the elite combination of bat and speed, Crawford could surprise Philadelphia fans with unexpected impact from the bottom of the lineup, giving the roster some renewed energy and excitement.