#catcher-performance

#catcher-performance

Realmuto has been one of the best catchers of recent history, if not the very best. He has been a mainstay in the big leagues for over a decade now. From 2015 to 2025, he appeared in at least 125 games in all but one full season. The only exception was 2024, when a knee injury limited him to 99 contests. For that 11-year span, he led the majors among primary catchers with 1,362 games played and 36.7 wins above replacement, according to FanGraphs.

Manager Dave Roberts praised Will Smith as the best catcher in baseball, highlighting his consistency and defensive skills, especially in critical game situations.

Ryan Jeffers, the Twins' starting catcher, is drawing interest from teams as a potential trade candidate, particularly during the upcoming winter market.

Korey Lee has drawn trade interest from the Padres in 2025.

"Catchers usually trend below league average offensively, and Rortvedt's offensive numbers were passable enough, but the Rays felt it was time for a change after his bat disappeared."