J.T. Realmuto is out of the Phillies’ lineup in Game 1 of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Marlins.
Rhys Hoskins, who had his wrist bent back on a play at first base Saturday, is also out of the Game 1 lineup.
Realmuto experienced hip discomfort running down the first base line and exited Saturday night’s game in the bottom of the ninth. Hoskins stayed in the game.
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Andrew Knapp catches Game 1 for the Phillies. He may have to catch Game 2 as well. Ronald Torreyes is an option as an emergency catcher.
Here is the Phillies’ Game 1 lineup against Marlins rookie Sixto Sanchez.
1. Andrew McCutchen DH
2. Jean Segura 2B
3. Bryce Harper RF
4. Alec Bohm 1B
5. Phil Gosselin 3B
6. Andrew Knapp C
7. Adam Haseley CF
8. Kyle Garlick LF
9. Ronald Torreyes SS
The Phillies will start reliever Ramon Rosso (the 29th man) in Game 1. Zach Eflin will start Game 2.
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Including Sunday, the Phillies have 14 games in an 11-day span. If they’re without Realmuto for even a few days it could prove costly.
You have to wonder how much Realmuto’s looming free agency will play into this. It would be justifiable for him to want to sit a few days until he feels better or the risk of re-injury is reduced.
Realmuto has hit .267/.357/.527 this season with 11 homers and 30 RBI.