Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly reached an agreement to re-sign their catcher, J.T. Realmuto, on a three-year contract worth $45 million. This decision comes after the team was unable to sign other top free agents like Bo Bichette. Realmuto has been with the Phillies for seven seasons and continues to be regarded as one of the best catchers in baseball.
Key Facts
- J.T. Realmuto is reportedly re-signing with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The new contract is for three years and worth $45 million.
- Realmuto has played for the Phillies for seven seasons since they traded for him from the Miami Marlins.
- The Phillies decided to focus on re-signing Realmuto after failing to sign Bo Bichette.
- Realmuto hit .257 with 12 home runs last season and is known for good defense.
- His new contract has a lower annual value than his previous five-year, $115 million deal.
- If they hadn't re-signed Realmuto, the Phillies would have needed alternatives like Rafael Marchán or Garrett Stubbs.
