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Phillies re-sign J.T. Realmuto to three-year contract
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The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with catcher J.T. Realmuto, pending a physical, after missing out on free-agent infielder Bo Bichette. The contract includes incentives that could add $5 million per year, bringing the total value to $60 million. This move provides stability behind the plate for the Phillies' pitching staff entering the 2026 season.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola endured a challenging 2025 season marked by injuries and poor performance, but he is fully recovered and poised for a potential bounce-back in 2026. With uncertainties surrounding key teammates like Zack Wheeler and the departure of Ranger Suárez, Nola's resurgence could stabilize the team's pitching staff. Analysts highlight four key areas for improvement to help him regain his All-Star form.
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The Philadelphia Phillies announced 27 non-roster invitees to their major league spring training camp on Friday, including highly touted prospects Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller. Crawford, seen as a future everyday center fielder, joins other young talents like infielder Aroon Escobar. Manager Rob Thomson expressed confidence in Crawford's potential to make the roster.
The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, the hiring of 64-year-old baseball veteran Don Mattingly as their new bench coach. Replacing Mike Calitri—who shifts to major league field coordinator—Mattingly joins manager Rob Thomson's staff after three seasons in the role with the Toronto Blue Jays, bringing Hall of Fame-caliber playing experience and extensive coaching/managerial expertise to a team eyeing a World Series title.
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Updating Monday's report on the Phillies entering the Bo Bichette sweepstakes, Toronto's additional offseason moves—including Cody Ponce (3 years, $30M) and Tyler Rogers—pile pressure on the Blue Jays to retain the 27-year-old All-Star, while Shane Bieber opts in for 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies continued reshaping their bullpen by trading minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu to the Arizona Diamondbacks for left-handed reliever Kyle Backhus. This move follows recent additions including the signing of Brad Keller and a trade for Jonathan Bowlan. Backhus brings a unique sidearm delivery to the Phillies' pitching staff.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract with free-agent reliever Brad Keller, pending a physical. Keller, who had a breakout season with the Chicago Cubs in 2025, will join the Phillies bullpen as a right-handed specialist. The New York Yankees had shown interest but lost out on the 30-year-old pitcher.
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