Inbox: What roster adjustments will be made?

How do the Marlins best manage this Dee Gordon /Derek Dietrich playing-time situation? — @JarrahVW

I think the decision has already been made. Manager Don Mattingly spoke about doing everything possible to get into the playoffs, and then he’ll worry about who plays at that point. Gordon is the starting second baseman, and he is a Gold Glove defensive player, plus he solidifies the leadoff spot. Having Dietrich available for multiple roles helps the club in other ways, because he can play first base, second and third, and even left field. He is also a pinch-hit threat to drive the ball out of the park. In these final two months, I expect Mattingly to manage with urgency and treat each game like a playoff game. All players will be on call to handle multiple roles.

Would you say J.T. Realmuto is the next player the Marlins will work with for an extension? These types of catchers are rarities. — @alexpinzon23

I think this is a question best to be asked after next season, because Realmuto isn’t arbitration-eligible until 2018. But I do agree that the club at some point — whether this offseason or next — should seriously consider an extension. Keep in mind, Realmuto also won’t have the necessary service time to be a free agent until ’21, so he promises to be in Miami for a long time.

With David Phelps back in the rotation, does this mean Kyle Barraclough gets his spot in the bullpen? And is this for the rest of the season? — …

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