New Delhi, Jan. 17 -- The Philadelphia Phillies have secured their longtime backstop, as JT Realmuto has agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the team. The agreement comes just days after the Phillies missed out on shortstop Bo Bichette, who signed with the New York Mets. According to reports, it's a $45 million contract, with $5 million in incentives per year.

This reunion keeps one of the most reliable catchers in baseball anchored in Philly. Realmuto, who turns 35 in March 2026, has been a significant part since joining the Phillies via trade from the Miami Marlins in 2019. He later signed a landmark five-year, $115.5 million extension, the richest ever for a catcher at the time.

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