Philadelphia Phillies Catcher J.T. Realmuto To Undergo Knee Surgery; Placed On 10-Day IL

CBS Philadelphia

June 12, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will undergo meniscectomy surgery on his right knee and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, the team announced. In his absence, the Phils recalled Rafel Marchán from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Realmuto's spot on the team's 26-man roster. Marchán will serve as a backup to Garrett Stubbs.

Realmuto, 33, will have the surgery on Wednesday in Philadelphia to address the pain in his right knee. The Athletic reported that Realmuto had been playing through the pain for nearly a month. Realmuto and the Phillies ultimately decided now would be the time to address the injury as the team returned Monday night from the London Series against the New York Mets.

Realmuto is the latest Phillies player to end up on the injury list in the 2024 season. The team is already without shortstop Trea Turner and left-fielder Brandon Marsh.

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