Phillies To Re-Sign J.T. Realmuto
MLB Trade Rumors • • general
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Phillies and catcher J.T. Realmuto have agreed on a three-year, $45 million contract with up to $5 million in annual incentives, pending a corresponding roster move due to the team's full 40-man roster.
- Earlier in the offseason, the Phillies explored other options, including pursuing infielder Bo Bichette, which would have required moving on from Realmuto and third baseman Alec Bohm, but Bichette ultimately signed with the Mets.
- Realmuto, turning 35 in March, faces potential decline risks typical for catchers his age, with recent offensive and defensive metrics showing some downturn compared to his peak years.
- Despite these concerns, Realmuto remains the best free-agent catcher available, and the Phillies value
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