JT Realmoto

[Padres]

Condidering trading Catcher JT Realmuto. Admittedly he is on the older end but he is still solid having received a .254/.320/.440, 19 HR, 13 SB, 107 OPS+ (2 @ C) ZiPs projection for the 2024 season. He actually grades at VG for C (FR at 1B) with a VG grade for Catcher throw, power against both RHP & LHP, as well as EX for running and VG for steals and jump. In real life he is hitting .258/312/.391 ...

Why would the Padres consider trading him?

With Kyle Tucker and Christian Yelich both out as well as Christian Walker about to join them on the DL, the Pads are on the prowl seeking some thunder at either a corner infield position or in one of the corner outfield slots. Would prefer a right hander with VG to EX power against LHP ...