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J.T. Realmuto could seek deal ‘in the $200 million range’

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto could be looking for a huge deal in free agency this offseason, according to a recent report.

Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reported on Saturday that the catcher will potentially be seeking the biggest contract in history for a player who plays the position.

“Realmuto is eyeing a record-shattering contract for a catcher, perhaps in the $200 million range,” Zolecki wrote.

The 29-year-old is set to become a free agent this offseason after spending the past two seasons with the Phillies. Since the team acquired him in a trade with the Miami Marlins in spring of last year, he’s slashed .