Report: J.T. Realmuto Requested Trade from Marlins After Team Dealt Star Players

J.T. Realmuto apparently doesn't want to stick around after the Marlins traded away many of the team's top players this offseason. 

According to Craig Mish of SiriusXM, the catcher has requested a trade. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports added that the move is in response to what's happening with the Marlins organization.

Over the last few weeks, Miami has dealt away Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna and Dee Gordon in an effort to slash payroll under new ownership.

While Realmuto is often overshadowed by other top players on the roster, the 26-year-old has been a top player at his position in recent years.

After hitting .303 with 11 home runs in 2016, the catcher added to his power numbers in 2017 with 17 home runs. His .278 batting average was second among catchers with at least 400 plate appearances, trailing only Buster Posey.

Mish and Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports noted the potential value on the open market:

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Realmuto is one of the game's best (if not THE best) young catchers, clearly the Marlins can get back a tremendous haul. May be best for both sides to explore.

— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) December 18, 2017"

Players like Stanton and Gordon were high-priced talents, reducing the potential teams that could make a deal work. However, Realmuto is heading into his first year of arbitration, meaning he will still be under a team-friendly deal for a few more seasons.

Any team in need of a catcher would likely call the Marlins front office, leading to a heavy bidding war for the young player.

Unfortunately, it would remove one of the few recognizable players remaining on Miami's roster going into 2018.