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01/16 13:14 CST J.T. Realmuto agrees to $45 million, 3-year deal to stay with
Phillies, AP source says
J.T. Realmuto agrees to $45 million, 3-year deal to stay with Phillies, AP
source says
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
Veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a $45 million, three-year contract to
stay with the Philadelphia Phillies, a person familiar with the negotiations
told The Associated Press on Friday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not
been announced.
Realmuto can earn an additional $5 million annually in bonuses, the person said.
A three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner, Realmuto made his
decision a month after designated hitter Kyle Schwarber also chose to remain
with the Phillies, agreeing to a $150 million, five-year deal.
Realmuto, who turns 35 in March, hit .257 with 12 homers and 52 RBIs in 134
games last year, when he tied for the major league lead with 132 games at
catcher. He was in the final season of a $115.5 million, five-year contract.
Realmuto has a .270 career batting average with 180 homers and 677 RBIs in 12
seasons with the Miami Marlins (2014-18) and Phillies.
Philadelphia also reached deals this offseason with right-hander Brad Keller
($22 million for two years) and outfielder Adolis Garca ($10 million for one
year).
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