Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto needs surgery on his right knee and has been placed on the injured list.
He The Phillies announced the news on Tuesday. He is scheduled to undergo a meniscectomy on Wednesday. A timeline for her recovery and return was initially unclear. Realmuto has been playing with knee pain for much of the season.
The Phillies have recalled catcher Rafael Marchán from triple-A Lehigh Valley to take his spot on the roster.
