What would a Miami Marlins lineup look like next season without J.T. Realmuto? It’s not a stretch to say this lineup could be weaker than it was in 2018. It’s also not a lie that replacing a backstop the caliber of the first-time All-Star will be hard to manage. The Marlins were weak on offense this past season. Making a deal to send Realmuto elsewhere would only cause more issues with run production.
It’s an issue the Marlins front office looked to address long before the news of Realmuto’s desire to leave the sun and fun of South Florida.