You didn’t ask for it, but you’re getting it anyway. It’s mailbag time.
Is it outrageous to suggest that Garrett Stubbs play at least 50% of the time until Bryce gets back, with JT at 1B or DH? Keep JT fresh without losing that much because it’s not like Clemens, Cave, or Harrison is tearing the cover off the ball.
— NotBlauser (@FlipsToLemke) April 17, 2023
This is an interesting question, but one that is pretty easily answered. The Phillies have a better chance at winning baseball games with Realmuto behind the plate than with him donning a first baseman’s glove, so that is where they should give him the bulk of his playing time.