J.T. Realmuto News: Back in action Friday

Realmuto (groin) will bat fifth and catch Friday against Pittsburgh, Paul Casella of MLB.com reports.

Realmuto took a foul tip to the groin area Wednesday and was held out of Thursday's contest due to the issue. However, he's back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Pirates. Realmuto is 4-for-26 in his last eight games.