Overview
- MLB.com's Andrew Simon, via The Sporting News, called the Phillies the "perfect fit" for Realmuto and wrote that a reunion "feels like" a matter of time.
- Realmuto remains unsigned as of Friday, with coverage noting the free-agent catcher field offers no comparable starting options.
- Philadelphia’s earlier decision to re-sign Kyle Schwarber is cited as evidence of a continued commitment to its current core.
- Opinion pieces urge a short two- or three-year pact, with The Athletic’s Jim Bowden projecting around $34 million per year.
- Reports acknowledge age-related offensive decline but emphasize Realmuto’s defense and leadership, while Yahoo Sports outlined fallback scenarios if he leaves.