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Phillies Re-sign Realmuto: Future Catcher Concerns Loom

1/20/2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed catcher J.T. Realmuto to a three-year, $45 million contract.
The deal addresses immediate needs but raises questions about the team’s long-term catcher plan.
Realmuto turns 35 in March and may not sustain a heavy workload, making Rafael Marchán the next option if he rests or is injured.
The team also traded Eduardo Tait, leaving catcher uncertainty and signaling concerns about the aging core.

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The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed catcher J.T. Realmuto to a three-year, $45 million contract.
The deal addresses immediate needs but raises questions about the team’s long-term catcher plan.
Realmuto turns 35 in March and may not sustain a heavy workload, making Rafael Marchán the next option if he rests or is injured.
The team also traded Eduardo Tait, leaving catcher uncertainty and signaling concerns about the aging core.