J.T. Realmuto scheduled for surgery on right knee this Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is set to undergo surgery on his right knee on Wednesday. This 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. The timetable for his return will be determined after the surgery.

MLB players typically return from a partial meniscectomy in 4 to 8 weeks, which is quicker than a full meniscus repair. 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 the 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, the Phillies will have to manage without their backbone for the time being.