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Red Sox Eye Free-Agent Catcher J.T. Realmuto

11/26/2025

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Summary

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The Boston Red Sox are exploring free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto, per Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.
Realmuto posted a .257 batting average, 12 home runs, and a .700 OPS in the 2025 season.
The Philadelphia Phillies are favored to re-sign Realmuto.
The Red Sox could benefit from his leadership and experience, potentially forming a tandem with Carlos Narváez.

History

Historical Context

The Boston Red Sox's historic 2004 World Series victory ended an 86-year championship drought, concluding the "Curse of the Bambino" that began with Babe Ruth's 1920 trade to the Yankees. The Red Sox made history by overcoming a 3-0 deficit against the Yankees in the ALCS, marking the first time any MLB team achieved this feat, and solidifying their rivalry's significance in baseball lore.

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Story summary

The Boston Red Sox are exploring free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto, per Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic.
Realmuto posted a .257 batting average, 12 home runs, and a .700 OPS in the 2025 season.
The Philadelphia Phillies are favored to re-sign Realmuto.
The Red Sox could benefit from his leadership and experience, potentially forming a tandem with Carlos Narváez.

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