Overview
- Multiple outlets report the contract guarantees $45 million over three seasons with incentives of up to $5 million annually, and the team had not immediately announced the agreement.
- Reports indicate the deal came together within hours of Bo Bichette agreeing to a three-year contract with the Mets after Philadelphia had engaged him as a potential lineup upgrade.
- Realmuto, who turns 35 before Opening Day, caught an MLB-high 132 games in 2025 and remains highly regarded for game-calling, pop time and controlling the running game.
- His offensive production declined last season to a .700 OPS, his lowest since 2015, though he still provided double-digit home runs and steady workload.
- The reunion aligns with the Phillies’ continuity-focused offseason that already included re-signing Kyle Schwarber, with widespread corroboration from MLB.com, USA Today, The Athletic, ESPN and others.