The Philadelphia Phillies aren't ready to say goodbye to their star slugger quite yet as Kyle Schwarber's four-year, $79-million contract expires at the end of the season.

Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middle recently broke his silence, revealing his thoughts on a potential extension with Phillies' star Kyle Schwarber.

Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton confirmed that the team is interested in signing designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to a new contract.

Schwarber enters the second half of the season with 30 home runs and 69 RBIs, helping lead the Phillies to the top of the NL East. He’s hit 46, 47, and 38 homers in each of the past three seasons, and he’s driven in over 100 runs two years in a row. Even with his move from the leadoff spot, his power production hasn’t slowed.

The biggest long-term priority is going to be making sure designated hitter — and All-Star Game hero — Kyle Schwarber does not get away from them.

Kyle Schwarber has been one of the greatest free-agent signings in Philadelphia Phillies history, inking a four-year, $79 million deal

For someone who didn't compete in the Home Run Derby, Kyle Schwarber has put on quite a show this week. His home run heroics in Tuesday's All-Star Game swing-off earned him MVP honors. He showed off t