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Phillies Pivot to J.T. Realmuto After $150 Million Kyle Schwarber Deal

The club has a formal offer out to its 34-year-old catcher, reflecting a thin market at the position.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 04: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during batting practice before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 04, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth 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)
Oct 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) leaves the field after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Kyle Schwarber re-signed with Philadelphia on a five-year, $150 million contract following an NL-leading 56-homer, 132-RBI season.
  • Schwarber said owner John Middleton’s personal outreach and the organization’s vision influenced his decision to stay.
  • Philadelphia has submitted a contract offer to free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto and is awaiting his decision, according to MLB.com.
  • Schwarber texted Realmuto to try to persuade a return, highlighting the Phillies’ effort to keep their core together.
  • The Phillies are weighing payroll and roster moves with a projected 2026 luxury-tax figure near $286 million, as reports describe little trade interest in Nick Castellanos.