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Realmuto Stays a Phillie in $45M Deal
16 Jan
Summary
- Realmuto signs a three-year contract with the Phillies worth $45 million.
- The deal includes potential annual bonuses, adding to the base salary.
- He was a key player, tying for the major league lead in games as catcher.
J.T. Realmuto, a highly regarded catcher, has committed to a $45 million, three-year contract to continue his career with the Philadelphia Phillies. The agreement, confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations, also includes provisions for Realmuto to earn up to an additional $5 million annually through performance bonuses.
This significant signing keeps a crucial player in the Phillies' lineup. Realmuto, a distinguished three-time All-Star and a two-time Gold Glove recipient, demonstrated his value last year by playing 134 games, leading the major leagues in games suited up as a catcher. His decision to stay with the team comes a month after fellow key player Kyle Schwarber also opted to remain with the Phillies.
Realmuto's contract ensures stability at the catcher position. He was in the final year of his previous five-year deal. Over his 12-season career with the Miami Marlins and the Phillies, Realmuto has consistently performed, holding a .270 career batting average with 180 home runs and 677 RBIs.
