The Marlins agreed to contract terms for the 2019 season with five players, including catcher J.T. Realmuto.
But the decisions were largely procedural and the Marlins are still expected to trade Realmuto before he ever dons the team’s new uniform.
Realmuto was one of five arbitration-eligible players on the team’s roster and Friday was the deadline for the Marlins to work out salaries with them for the upcoming season. The others: infielder Miguel Rojas and pitchers Jose Urena, Dan Straily and Adam Conley.
All five agreed to contracts before the 1 p.m. deadline. Realmuto agreed to $5.