Free-Agent Season Begins: Which Star Could Be Next for Texas?
Free-agent projections are rolling out, and that means one thing — it’s officially time for the annual “Should the Rangers sign THIS player?” debates.
Today’s spotlight is on veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto.
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J.T. Realmuto
From Miami to Philly: The Journey of an Elite Catcher
Realmuto launched his career with the Marlins before being traded to the Phillies after the 2018 season in a deal headlined by Jorge Alfaro and Sixto Sánchez.
J.T. Realmuto
Now 35, he’s spent the past decade as one of MLB’s premier catchers. While his production has tailed off in recent years, he still profiles as a solid, starting-caliber option behind the plate.
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Contract Predictions Are In… And They’re Surprisingly Close
Fangraphs: Ben Clemens projects 2 years, $26M, ranking him #30 among free agents.
Crowdsource Median: 2 years, $30M.
ESPN: Kiley McDaniel ranks him #25, forecasting 2 years, $32M.
Keith Law: Slots Realmuto at #18, also expecting a two-year deal.
For our purposes, we’re rolling with the median projection: 2 years, $30M.
J.T. Realmuto
Should the Rangers Pull the Trigger on a $30M Realmuto Deal?
Is J.T. Realmuto the veteran upgrade Texas needs — or is this a contract they should avoid?
