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J.T. Realmuto tries to diffuse Marlins offseason trade wish

One pipe dream to solve the Mets’ catching injuries is officially back from an injury himself.

The Marlins activated J.T. Realmuto from the disabled list Tuesday in time to make his season debut against the Yankees in The Bronx, batting fifth and returning to his spot behind the plate.

Realmuto had been rehabbing from a lower-back contusion he suffered in spring training when he got into a collision with Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres as Gary Sanchez picked him off second base. He said it was a fluke injury that resulted in his first trip to the disabled list as a major leaguer.