Overview
- Philadelphia leadership identified catcher as the offseason priority, with Dave Dombrowski saying the team has tried to re-sign Realmuto but has not reached an agreement.
- Realmuto remains a free agent as of late Monday, with talks described as stalled rather than progressing toward a deal.
- Reporting indicates the Phillies prefer a short pact, with offers believed around two years and $30–35 million, while outside projections place Realmuto near $34 million.
- Multiple outlets cite speculation that San Diego could be a landing spot, with SportsGrid predicting a Padres deal and Jim Bowden’s valuation used as a reference point.
- Backup Rafael Marchán has been positioned for a larger role and referenced Realmuto being in his “final years,” while Victor Caratini is cited as a likely free‑agent fallback with estimates around two years and $25 million.