It appears that Stearns could be preparing for that possibility. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Mets could be preparing to make a push for free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber in an attempt to lure him away from the Philadelphia Phillies or at least raise his price for their hated rivals.

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in re-signing Kyle Schwarber, but it will take a risky contract decision.

If the Reds did land Schwarber, it would likely be the biggest addition to the team since trading for Ken Griffey Jr. before 2000.

Since Kyle Tucker is all but guaranteed not to re-sign with the Chicago Cubs this offseason, many Cubs fans want their team to pivot to signing slugger Kyle Sch

Kyle Schwarber is one of the best free agents available this winter, and the Philadelphia Phillies face stiff competition to keep him.

Not signing one of the two hitters could be a major missed opportunity for a team with aspirations of contending for a championship.

Schwarber would fit right into the middle of the order, take the pressure off of the hitters around him, give some protection behind Elly De La Cruz in the lineup and give the Reds the power bat that they’ve been missing for years. He’s also viewed as an elite clubhouse presence who could step right in as a vocal leader on a young team.

The Cincinnati Reds did well to add Emilio Page back to their bullpen. This signing does not take them out of the running for Kyle Schwarber, as some may think.

The Reds are making a pitch for Kyle Schwarber in MLB free agency, but he has to understand two conditions before signing.