Back in July, 27-year-old catcher J.T. Realmuto was establishing himself as one of baseball’s premier all-around players and welcoming his first child into the world. Seemed like the perfect time for the Marlins to approach him with a contract extension offer, working towards creating a stable, long-term situation for everybody involved. Sure enough, they did, SiriusXM/Five Reasons Sports host Craig Mish reported Monday afternoon.
And...yikes:
Sources: #Marlins offered J.T. Realmuto two separate contract extensions. 4 yrs 43 mil back in July and then 5 yrs 61 mil, w option for 6th yr (76 mil total).