The New York Yankees undoubtedly have positions in desperate need of an upgrade over the course of the long offseason. That being said, they also have other spots where they may not necessarily need an upgrade, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt to get one. The man behind the plate calling the shots is one of those areas. There’s a premier name on the market who may not be what he used to, but certainly has the experience to help lead a Bronx Bombers team back on a championship run: J.T. Realmuto.
2025 Statistics: 134 games, 550 plate appearances, 12 HR, .257/.315/.384, 94 wRC+, -2 DRS, 2.1 fWAR
2026 FanGraphs Depth Charts Projections: 126 games, 499 PA, .247/.304/.397, 14 HR, 94 wRC+, 1.8 fWAR
Previous Contract: Five-year, $115 million contract signed with the Philadelphia Phillies in Janu

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