The Philadelphia Phillies catcher, J.T. Realmuto, is set to undergo surgery on his right knee on Wednesday. The surgery is a meniscectomy and Realmuto has been dealing with knee pain for about a month. He was placed on the injured list on June 10 but is expected to miss more time than the required 10 days.
Realmuto’s return timetable will be determined after the surgery, which typically takes 4 to 8 weeks for MLB players returning from a partial meniscectomy. However, it is unclear if Realmuto will be out for a similar period. Phillies president Dave Dombrowski is expected to provide more information on the situation before the team’s series in Boston.
The Phillies have called up Rafael Marchan and Garrett Stubbs to fill in at the catcher position in Realmuto’s absence. However, the team may need to acquire another catcher due to the lack of depth at that position. Losing Realmuto, who is a leader on and off the field and provides valuable contributions in various aspects of the game, will be a major blow to the team.
Despite being one of the most active catchers in MLB, Realmuto has spent minimal time on the injured list since joining the Phillies. His absence will be felt by the team, but they have a comfortable lead in the standings and some room for adjustments while he recovers. Despite this setback,
