MLB in brief: J.T. Realmuto with the Phillies | The impact of Kyle Tucker’s contract
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J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies
He could earn up to $60M over three years.
Realmuto gets $5M awards/incentives a year too for $60M possible https://t.co/Wh5vXA1tqd
– Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 16, 2026
The impact of Kyle Tucker's contract
Will some teams want a salary cap?
Dodgers' splurge on Tucker will increase calls for a salary cap, but MLB needs other fixes. Column: https://t.co/N5f8FHGB09
– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 16, 2026
Ketel Marte file
Don't expect a deal.
The door is still “firmly shut” on the Diamondbacks trading Ketel Marte, one source familiar with their thinking told @alexspeier. pic.twitter.com/e8iKSiDkPv
– Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) January 16, 2026
Three-team deal
Josh Lowe goes to Anaheim.
Three-way trade news: Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed on a deal that will send outfielder Josh Lowe to the Angels, infielder Gavin Lux and right-hander Chris Clark to the Rays, and left-handed reliever Brock Burke to the Reds, sources tell ESPN.
– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 16, 2026
Countdown continues
Who are the best players on the circuit?
We are halfway through the #Top100RightNow
Here are Players Nos. 60-51 entering 2026! https://t.co/AWfq6JExmM pic.twitter.com/4Io6RA9U8F
– MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 16, 2026
Our #Top100RightNow list continues with Players Nos. 50-41!
https://t.co/DXDJEcixcw pic.twitter.com/S02ToWiqU5
– MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 16, 2026
Cubs Hall of Fame
Anthony Rizzo won't be going right away.
The Chicago Cubs will announce tonight that Jon Lester will be elected into their Hall of Fame and Jody Davis is expected to join him.
Anthony Rizzo has not been retired long enough to be eligible and was not included on this year's ballot.– Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 16, 2026
A lot of money
The Dodgers have invested more than $2 billion in the future.
Including deferred payments, the #Dodgers now have $2.11B of guaranteed salary on their books.
– Spotrac (@spotrac) January 16, 2026
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