A lot of folks think the same thing, including AA (according to past quotes and time spent in the Dodgers FO) and many posters here. It’s probably why Suzuki wasn’t extended, why Flowers was extended, and is going to be a huge factor guiding the FO in acquiring the next catcher as well.
It’s the main reason I don’t think they will pay the price to acquire Realmuto, and is why I think Grandal should be FA target #1. He is an elite framer as well as an impact bat. He can probably spend time at 1b as he ages when Freeman’s contract is up.