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J.T. Realmuto, Officially Back With Phillies, Discusses Negotiations Getting "A Little Hairy" At The End

J.T. Realmuto started to mourn the loss of a Philadelphia Phillies career that included four straight trips to the playoffs.

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January 21, 2026

J.T. Realmuto started to mourn the loss of a Philadelphia Phillies career that included All-Star and Gold Glove selections and four straight trips to the playoffs.

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Then the Phillies failed to reach an agreement with big-money Bo Bichette and pivoted back to their catcher.

"Things got a little hairy there at the end," Realmuto said Tuesday.

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