It looks like we could finally be nearing the end of the J.T. Realmuto saga with rumors heating up about the Miami Marlins catcher.
Over the past couple of days, several teams have increased their pursuit for J.T. Realmuto. I think the Miami Marlins are finally realizing they can’t go to Spring Training with him on the roster.
The Marlins have been waiting for a king’s ransom for Realmuto, and for good reason. He’s possibly the best catcher in the game right now an is under team control for two more seasons at an affordable price.
As an All-Star last year he hit .277 with 21 home runs and 74 RBI in just 125 games played — and he did that with the struggling Miami Marlins.
He’s also viewed as a great defensive catcher that can handle a pitching staff.
A lot of teams have been connected with Realmuto throughout the postseason, but it seems like we are down to our three finalists in the Dodgers, Padres, and Reds.
MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro also listed the Braves, Astros, and Rays as possible suitors.
But those who have been the most aggressive in talks this week are the first three mentioned, so that’s who we are going to focus on as we give our odds for each team trading for Realmuto.