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Kyle Schwarber reportedly set for free agency after declining 2022 mutual option
Schwarber, who said the Red Sox have a "clubhouse that I could see myself wanting to stay in," could still sign in Boston.
The Bruins defeated the Red Wings on Thursday night, 5-1. Boston was led by Patrice Bergeron, who recorded the second four-goal game of his career.
And the Celtics defeated the Heat 95-78, with Jaylen Brown again leading the team with 17 points.
The latest on Kyle Schwarber: According to multiple reports, Kyle Schwarber is now a free agent after declining his 2022 option.
The 28-year-old, who featured as an outfielder, first baseman, and designated hitter with the Red Sox after being acquired from the Nationals in July, had a mutual option worth $11.5 million.
Having declined it, Schwarber can now test the open market.
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For his part, Schwarber acknowledged that a return to Boston is definitely possible following the team’s elimination from the playoffs following the American League Championship Series.
“This is definitely a clubhouse that I could see myself wanting to stay in,” he told reporters. “These guys are amazing. I said this, it’s two World Series teams going at it. This is a World Series clubhouse, and I would love to hopefully see if that opportunity comes back.”
Major League Baseball’s free agent period begins on Nov. 7, with the Red Sox facing several important offseason questions.
Trivia: The last Patriots-Panthers regular-season game came in 2017. In a 33-30 loss, which running back led New England in yards that day?
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(Answer at the bottom).
Hint: He played in just nine games for the Patriots, having arrived as a free agent from the Bills.
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Trivia answer: Mike Gillislee
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