Following a headline-making reunion with designated hitter Kyle Schwarber , the Philadelphia Phillies now face a serious financial dilemma. His five-year, $150 million deal tightens their budget, leaving the team to choose between two core pieces — J.T. Realmuto and Ranger Suarez — as it works to balance payroll and postseason ambitions.

The massive investment secures one of baseball’s top power bats but sharply limits room for additional major moves. The financial squeeze has fueled intense Phillies offseason rumors about which star will stay and who will go.

On MLB Network, The Athletic’s Matt Gelb broke down why Realmuto appears to be the more realistic resigning option. MLB Network posted the segment to its X (formerly known as Twitter) account, describing the team’s current

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