Phillies' Realmuto Negotiations Ongoing; Not Seeking Three-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies continue negotiations with catcher J.T. Realmuto, who reportedly is not seeking a three-year deal despite the club having an offer out for over two weeks. Entering his age-35 season, a three-year contract would be rare for a catcher. Realmuto has averaged 3.6 WAR per season since 2019, highlighting his significant value. The market remains fluid, and Philadelphia may explore trade options for a contingency plan given the thin free-agent catching class.