MLB Rumors: Phillies Hope To Seal Deal With All-Star Catcher With $100 Million Pitch – Reports
KEY POINTS
J.T. Realmuto will need to decide on his future soon
A report says the Phillies are offering more than $100 million, which is still below Realmuto s asking price
Multiple teams are waiting for Realmuto s decision and are ready to explore deals
The Philadelphia Phillies are buckling down to work with several players still unsigned. One of them is J.T. Realmuto, although it appears there is some progress in the Phillies plan to re-sign the two-time All-Star.
The Phillies have offered the 29-year-old catcher a five-year deal worth roughly more than $100 million, The Athletic reported. This becomes Philly’s second attempt to close a deal with Realmuto after previously pitching an $18.9 million extension offer.