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As much as the Philadelphia Phillies wanted to keep Kyle Schwarber, re-signing catcher J.T. Realmuto is even more necessary.
"One trade candidate mentioned by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand who could make sense for the Phillies is Astros catcher Yainer Diaz, who hit 20 home runs in 2025 and has significant offensive potential despite poor defense behind the plate," DeRosa wrote.
The Seattle Mariners could be the perfect landing spot for All-Star slugger Alec Bohm after Jorge Polanco bolted in free agency.
The Philadelphia Phillies had no intention of letting Kyle Schwarber get away in free agency. But there appears to be a player they’d love to ship off.
With a clear need, it's hardly a surprise that Luis Robert Jr., one of the best right-handed hitting outfielders available for trade or in free agency, is linked to the Phillies. However, as Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal report for The Athletic,
The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly have a two-year deal on the table for catcher JT Realmuto this MLB offseason.
The Philadelphia Phillies didn't think this righty was worth a 40-man roster spot, but they probably didn't want him gone altogether.
The agreement might have been a fait accompli, sources said. But it was the most important offseason item for the Phillies to address.
McCambley spent time in the Marlins' organization. The Phillies lost right-hander Griff McGarry in the draft to the Nationals, but added minor leaguers Austin Murr and Evan Gates.
J.T. Realmuto is up next. Now that the Phillies have achieved their top offseason goal -- re-signing star designated hitter Kyle Schwarber \-\- they can turn their attention to Realmuto. The veteran catcher is a free agent after seven seasons with the club,
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