The Phillies have re-signed C J.T. Realmuto to a five-year, $115.5 million contract Tuesday. (Craig Mish on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact
Realmuto becomes the highest paid catcher by average annual value ($23.1 million) in MLB history. The 30-year-old has been one of the top backstops in the league the past few seasons and will remain in Philadelphia for the foreseeable future. He slashed .266/.349/.491 in over 47 games in 2020. Realmuto figures to be the top catcher off the board in upcoming 2021 fantasy drafts.