J.T. Realmuto could see some time at first base this season while remaining the primary catcher for the Miami Marlins.

Tim Healey of the Sun Sentinel reports Realmuto is doing extra work with infield coach Perry Hill, while outfielders Matt den Dekker and Brandon Barnes also are getting some reps at first base.

The number of at-bats will be limited since the Marlins no longer view Justin Bour as a platoon player and will give him the chance to be a regular at first base.

Realmuto had a breakout season with a .303/.343/.428 slash line in 2016, and the Marlins would like to keep his bat in the lineup on the days he is not catching. One option would be an occasional game at first base, a position he has never played in the big leagues. He started once at first in the minors back in 2012.

- Doug Mittler