MIAMI – It was Jarrod Saltalamacchia’s job to lose. Saltalamacchia opened the season as the Marlins’ starting catcher, but after struggling offensively, was designated for assignment. The Marlins then called upon J.T. Realmuto to start and the rookie has produced consistently with increased playing time.
Realmuto has thrived since being called upon but had one of his best performances of the season on Wednesday against the Red Sox. In a 14-6 victory, he went 3-for-5 and ended the game a triple shy of the first cycle in Marlins history.
"You have to take advantage of these times because when you get hot like this it doesn’t last too long," Realmuto said.