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Realmuto

Surprisingly, the rest of the lineup is what one would expect from the Phillies against a left-hander. We figured there would be more absences after last night’s celebration, but Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm are all playing. Of course, the Phillies are still fighting for a bye, which is nearly clinched, and home field until the World Series, which is very much up in the air.

Realmuto’s home run was his 14th of the season. He hit a two-run shot off Caleb Kilian in the second inning. Realmuto is 24-for-78 (.307) with six home runs and 17 RBI over his last 21 games. A midseason knee injury put a damper on his season, but he’s showing that he can still be a really good fantasy catcher.

This game was scoreless entering the eighth inning and while the Mets struck first, Philly had the last laugh. Nick Castellanos stole second base off Edwin Díaz to set Realmuto up for the clutch, game-winning knock as he went with a fastball on the black and served it into right field. He’s been playing his best ball of the season lately with four home runs and a .987 OPS over his last 15 games.

Realmuto last played a week ago, when he suffered a knee contusion that cost him five games. He’s batting fifth tonight.

Realmuto is out for a fifth straight game Wednesday due to a knee contusion. Aramis García is getting the start in his place tonight.

As expected, Realmuto is not available for Tuesday’s contest as he recovers from his knee contusion. He’s not likely to play before the weekend, and Garrett Stubbs will get the nod behind the plate while Realmuto sits.

Realmuto was hopeful of playing during the current three-game series against the Rays, but he’s still dealing with fluid in his knee. Garrett Stubbs is starting in his place tonight.

Realmuto suffered a knee bruise, so he’s not expected to be out long, but the Phillies also have a commanding lead in the NL East, so they can afford to be cautious with their veteran catcher, who already missed time this season with a knee injury. Garrett Stubbs will start in his place and bat ninth against the Rays on Monday.

Realmuto is expected to be back soon from his left knee contusion, but fantasy managers will have to wait at least one more day before that happens. Aramis Garcia is starting in Realmuto’s absence and hitting ninth.

Realmuto didn’t play Saturday after leaving Friday’s game.