Was Sunday the last time J.T. Realmuto will wear a Miami Marlins jersey? Derek Jeter and Co. must either convince him to accept a contract extension—locking up their best player—or trade him and continue to improve the minor league system in what The Athletic’s Andre Fernandez considers the Marlins’ most pressing decision of the offseason.
The 27-year-old just earned his first career NL All-Star selection. He hit a career-high 21 home runs and drove in a career-high 74 runs. Before struggling in the second half of the season, not only was he the best hitting catcher, but one of the top hitters overall.