J.T. Realmuto’s spring has taken a rough turn.
The Marlins’ starting catcher returned to action Sunday after missing the past two games with a left knee bruise only to exit the game with another injury.
Realmuto suffered a lower back contusion after he collided with Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres after being picked off at second by New York catcher Gary Sanchez in the fourth inning of Sunday’s exhibition game at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
Realmuto stumbled onto Torres while retreating to the bag and appeared to be walking gingerly as he returned to the Marlins dugout and was checked out by team trainers.