Summary
J.T. Realmuto has signed a new three-year contract, worth $45 million, to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies considered signing Bo Bichette, a younger player, but ultimately retained Realmuto. The team's roster remains largely unchanged, except for starting pitcher Ranger Suárez leaving for the Boston Red Sox.
Key Facts
- J.T. Realmuto agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The Phillies added Realmuto back to their 40-man roster.
- The team considered signing Bo Bichette but ultimately stayed with Realmuto.
- Philadelphia offered Bichette a seven-year contract worth $190 million to $200 million.
- Bo Bichette eventually signed with the New York Mets.
- Starting pitcher Ranger Suárez left the Phillies for the Boston Red Sox.
- The Phillies' core team remains mostly the same for upcoming seasons.
