In a recent bullpen session with new Phillie José Alvarado, J.T. Realmuto suffered what Joe Girardi called a “small” fracture at the base of his right thumb. His thumb will be immobilized for two weeks, though all parties involved remain hopeful that the two-time All-Star will be ready for opening day on April 1.
Realmuto said he was attempting to slide to his right to block a breaking ball in the dirt, but his right hand slipped out from behind his glove, exposing the now-injured thumb. The initial injury took place six days ago, though Realmuto didn’t have the MRI which revealed the fracture until Wednesday.