The Phillies are facing the Mets without two of their key players, J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber, who are dealing with injuries. Realmuto has a sore right knee, while Schwarber has lower back soreness. Both players hope to avoid the injured list but may miss Game 2 due to the short turnaround between games.
Schwarber had played 354 out of 363 regular-season games as a Phillie before missing the last few games. He expressed his eagerness to get back in the lineup and be with his teammates. On Monday, he felt slightly better than the day before when he was scratched from the lineup last minute.
Realmuto’s absence highlights the team’s lack of depth at the catching position, with Garrett Stubbs being the backup catcher. The organization values Stubbs for his game-planning skills and energy, but there is a noticeable drop-off in talent when he replaces Realmuto. Rafael Marchan is the only other catcher on the Phillies’ roster, and the team has high hopes for his defensive abilities. However, Marchan has struggled with injuries in the past and is set to return to game action at extended spring training on Tuesday.
Manager Rob Thomson provided updates on both players’ statuses, mentioning that Schwarber looked good during batting practice. The team will take a day-to-day approach with both players, hoping that they can recover in time for Game 2 of the series against New York Mets.
In summary, The Phillies face a tough challenge against New York Mets without two crucial players – J.T Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber – who are dealing with injuries. While Schwarber expressed eagerness to return to play as soon as possible after missing some games due to lower back soreness, Realmuto’s absence highlights their lack of depth at catching position; Garrett Stubbs being their backup catcher while Rafael Marchan is still recovering from an injury.
The manager Rob Thomson provided updates on both players’ conditions; although Schwarber looked good during batting practice on Monday
