Boston shows interest in free-agent catcher JT Realmuto, Ken Rosenthal and Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. The report does note that the general expectation remains that Realmuto will eventually re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The now 34-year-old Realmuto has been playing for the Phillies since 2019 (including when they reached the World Series in 2022). Long considered one of the game’s best all-around catchers, the righty Realmuto is a three-time MLB All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger Award winner and two-time Gold Glove Award winner.
That said, Realmuto had a bit of a down year in 2025, hitting .257 with 12 home runs and 52 RBI in 134 games. There are also some very real concerns about Realmuto’s physical decline, as he is a catcher about to enter his 13th MLB season.
When it comes to Boston’s current state of play at catcher, they have Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong at the position. But adding a player with a little more experience and upside could be wise if the Red Sox want to further improve on their 89-win season in 2025.
Boston made a big move earlier in the day by trading for a former Cy Young finalist. Now it sounds like they could also look to add a notable name to Realmuto to accommodate their new addition.
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