“Kyle is a tremendous part of what we’ve built here.” Dave Dombrowski’s words carry weight, but this offseason, the Phillies president might have to make a choice that contradicts his own sentiment. Philly finds itself in an uncomfortable position—two franchise cornerstones hitting free agency simultaneously, and the harsh reality that they might only be able to keep one. Kyle Schwarber , the heart of their lineup, could be the odd man out. The reason? Lack of potent players behind the plate.

The player they must focus on is J.T. Realmuto . He entered free agency after his five-year, $115.5 million deal expired.

The 33-year-old has been Philadelphia’s anchor behind the plate since 2019, but his market value extends beyond personal performance.

MLB’s shallow catching pool has made hi

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