Realmuto on Paternity Leave, Rucinski to DL, Smith Has Surgery

MIAMI—A day after being announced as an all-star for the first time in his Major League career, J.T. Realmuto is on the paternity list as he expects his first child. Realmuto is having the best season of his career slashing .317/.368/.551 with 12 home runs, 20 doubles, and 3 triples through 66 games.

Chad Wallach has been reinstated from the MiLB DL and will serve as the back-up catcher to Bryan Holaday while Realmuto is out.

Marlins All Star Catcher JT Realmuto will be placed on paternity leave as he and his wife Alexis’ first child is now on the way.

— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) July 9, 2018 Drew Rucinski, who has been a terrific addition to the Marlins bullpen this year, was put on the 10-day…