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Philadelphia Phillies: NL East rival vying for J.T. Realmuto

J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

The Phillies are not the lone team still in the mix for J.T. Realmuto.

The Philadelphia Phillies might still have some competition to re-sign star free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto this offseason — even after the recent Toronto Blue Jays spending frenzy.

FanSided’s Robert Murray reported Thursday morning that the Phillies’ National League East-rival Atlanta Braves are “circling” on the two-time All-Star, and that other west coast teams are “expressing interest” as well.

The Phillies have been expressed their interest and desire to bring back Realmuto on several occasions this offseason, including as recently as Monday from president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski during the introductory press conference for reliever Archie Bradley.