Kyle Schwarber Named NL Player of the Week Amid Left Elbow Discomfort, 1.654 OPS

Sep 11, 2024, 01:04 AM

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies has been named the National League Player of the Week after an impressive performance, including a .462 batting average, five home runs, 11 RBIs, and a 1.654 OPS. Schwarber also hit a 447-foot home run and was nominated for the Clemente Award. However, he left a recent game against the Tampa Bay Rays with left elbow discomfort and is undergoing further evaluation. The Phillies currently have a record of 87-58 and a magic number of 11.