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Realmuto takes in return to Miami but ‘not that excited’ to face Marlins pitching staff

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) talks with former players before playing against each other in a regular season baseball game at Marlins Park in Miami on Friday, April 12, 2019. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com

J.T. Realmuto sat in the visitor’s dugout at Marlins Park and scanned out toward the field.

The ballpark looks much different than when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in February, the last All-Star removed to a Marlins team now devoid of a star.

“It looks great,” Realmuto said, “a lot better now that the [home run] sculpture’s not out there.