Realmuto open to spending rest of career with Phillies
All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto is interested in a potential extension to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies long term.
"I’m definitely not opposed," Realmuto said, according to Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Everything I’ve experienced in Philadelphia has been awesome, so I wouldn’t be opposed to spending the rest of my career there.”
Realmuto was acquired via trade with the Miami Marlins during the offseason for catcher Jorge Alfaro as well as prospects Sixto Sanchez and Will Stewart.
A two-time All-Star after being selected to this year's National League squad, the 28-year-old has one more year of control before hitting free agency after the 2020 season.
Despite his interest in remaining with the Phillies, he's not in a rush to get a new contract.
"The timing doesn’t really matter for me. I just show up and play baseball every day," Realmuto said. "If an extension comes, it comes, whether it be tomorrow or in the offseason or next July, the timing doesn’t matter too much."
Through 85 games, Realmuto is batting .273/.328/.438 with 10 home runs and 42 RBIs.