A three- or four-year deal would mitigate a ton of that risk. Then again, Schwarber understandably wants to lock in a contract that will likely take him through the remainder of his career. And the reality is that the Phillies might have to grant him that wish or face some pretty dire consequences.

Castellanos, who's owed $20 million next year, is expected to be traded or released this offseason as the Phillies remake their outfield.