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Phillies Sign Mark Kolozsvary to Minor-League Deal as Realmuto Decision Looms

The move signals depth insurance as Philadelphia seeks a definitive plan at catcher.

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)
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 Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts with Max Kepler #17 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)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 25: The Philadelphia Phillies logo is pictured on a hat during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Philadelphia agreed to a minor-league contract with Mark Kolozsvary that includes a big-league spring training invite.
  • Kolozsvary, 30, has 11 career MLB games and is widely viewed as organizational depth likely bound for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
  • Team executive Dave Dombrowski said catcher is the club’s primary offseason focus and confirmed ongoing contact regarding J.T. Realmuto.
  • Coverage from The Athletic and MLB.com presents a reunion with Realmuto as plausible, though not guaranteed while he explores free agency.
  • With Rafael Marchan and Garrett Stubbs not projected as 2026 starters, the Phillies are assessing both free-agent options and trade targets for the role.