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

The Phillies say they are committed to re-signing slugger Kyle Schwarber, whose four-year, $79 million contract expires at the end of the season.

Schwarber, 32, is eligible for free agency after the season. Although there’s mutual interest, talks didn’t progress in spring training, and the sides agreed to table things until after the season.