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Phillies Bring Back J.T. Realmuto on Three-Year, $45 Million Deal

Philadelphia pivots after missing Bo Bichette, prioritizing continuity behind the plate.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Oct 6, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) walks to the dugout prior to game two of the NLDS round against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Aug 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto (10) hits an RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a $45 million agreement over three years with incentives that could raise the total toward $60 million.
  • The deal followed the club’s failed run at Bo Bichette, signaling a quick shift to secure catcher stability for a contending roster.
  • Before re-signing Realmuto, the Phillies’ 40-man catching options were Rafael Marchán and Garrett Stubbs, a thin group for a playoff-caliber team.
  • Realmuto, 34, posted a .257/.315/.384 line with 12 home runs in 2025, logged heavy innings, and drew mixed defensive metrics despite continued run prevention and a strong caught-stealing rate.
  • Interest from other teams appeared limited, with the Red Sox staying in touch and the Rays checking in, as analysts split on whether Philadelphia overpaid for an aging but trusted backstop.