The Phillies have three catchers on their 40-man roster: Realmuto, backup Andrew Knapp and youngster Rafael Marchan. Marchan missed significant time in camp with a hamstring injury but has resumed activity.
Mike Soroka is now out of my top-50 starting pitchers, checking in at SP53, not because I have greater concern about his ability but rather that he's simply not built up to join the Opening Day rotation. A 25-27 start cap is probably in order.
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RHP Drew Smith is currently dealing with right shoulder soreness and doesn't have a timeline to return at the moment.
As for Realmuto, his much-awaited spring debut from a fractured thumb figured to occur Sunday but then he missed the game due to general soreness, a "catch-all" term that tells us nothing, but creates worry. Realmuto is not likely to handle a regular catching role in the first few weeks of the season. He remains my top catcher off the draft board but there is no way I would invest in Round 6. Catchers get hurt more than other hitters do and they play less. San Diego Padres starter Austin Nola is dealing with a fractured finger, too. Will these fellows get healthier as they age? Re-read that sentence and you know the answer. Long-term commitments to catchers are not wise.
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Injuries are part of the game, but do not expect Toronto to be world beaters right out of the gate.
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Even Turner’s beard has shrunk, although that’s more likely the result of an increased commitment to tighter grooming.
Soon, though, Tatis Jr. will be back at shortstop and in the heart of the San Diego lineup where he belongs. The slugger enters the 2021 campaign with plenty of hype, especially after he and the Padres agreed to a blockbuster 14-year, $340 million contract back in February. With the Padres hoping to make some serious noise in the NL this season too, you better believe Tatis Jr. will be playing a monster role in how things turn out for the club.
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