After a year of so-so production from the catching position, the Phillies are looking to make an upgrade at the position. They signed of Drew Butera to a minor-league deal and reportedly checked with the Marlins about a trade for J.T. Realmuto.
Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported that the club checked in on Realmuto as they keep an eye on some of the better players available, as most clubs do. Rosenthal said that Realmuto remaining available for so long prompted the inquiry.
This is not the first time Philadelphia has asked about Realmuto as they reportedly did at the beginning of December.