Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has fracture in right thumb
Philadelphia Phillies two-time All-Star catcher JFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANDREW KNAPP #34 - CATCHER - SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
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Back in backup role Knapp will head back to his typical backup catcher role this upcoming season, as Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports the Phillies signed J.T. Realmuto to a five-year, $115.5 milli...
Impact Realmuto became a free agent after declining a qualifying offer in November, leaving Knapp potentially lined up to enter the season as a starter. He'll now revert to the backup role which probably suits him best, as his .230/.337/.350 career slash line isn't exactly starter material given his mediocre glove. The Phillies' hitter-friendly home park and Knapp's encouraging .278/.404/.444 line in a small sample of 89 plate appearances do make him an interesting option should Realmuto miss time at any point this season, but Realmuto has always handled a heavy workload when healthy, so there's little sense picking up Knapp unless that happens.
JANUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Could be starting catcher in 2021 Knapp signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Phillies on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact There has been a lot of talk about the Phillies being unwilling to pay up to retain J.T. Realmuto in free agency, so as things stand, Knapp has a solid chance to be the team's starting catcher in 2021. He hit .278/.404/.444 with two home runs in 89 plate appearances last season. Those numbers figure to dip substantially over a larger sample, but with a career walk rate of 13.2 percent and an improved strikeout rate of 21.3 percent last season, there's a chance he could be underrated in redraft leagues.
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Still catching with Realmuto back Knapp will start at catcher and will bat eighth Wednesday against the Nationals.
Impact No. 1 catcher J.T. Realmuto is in the lineup for the second day in a row, but he'll be playing first base while he remains less than 100 percent physically due to a hip injury. Realmuto could end up seeing the bulk of his playing time at first base or designated hitter for the rest of the regular season, which would pave the way for Knapp to hold down the fort as Philadelphia's primary backstop. Over his last 10 games, Knapp has gone 6-for-26 with six walks, six RBI and three runs.
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Resting Sunday Knapp is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Rafael Marchan will step in behind the dish to replace Knapp, who has served as the Phillies' primary catcher for the past week while J.T. Realmuto has dealt with a hip injury. Realmuto appears on track to rejoin the Philadelphia lineup as soon as Monday's game against the Nationals, so both Knapp and Marchan look set to see their opportunities decline during the final week of the regular season.
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Takes seat for nightcap Knapp isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.
Impact Knapp went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI and one strikeout during the first game of Friday's twin bill, and he'll retreat to the bench for Game 2. Rafael Marchan will take over behind the dish for the nightcap.
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DeGrom exits with hamstring spasm, Mets rally past Phils 5-4
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Filling in for Realmuto Knapp will start at catcher and will bat sixth Wednesday against the Mets, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Making his fourth start in five games, Knapp will continue to serve as the Phillies' No. 1 backstop until J.T. Realmuto (hip) is ready to play again. The Phillies have thus far resisted placing Realmuto on the 10-day injured list and are optimistic he'll be ready to catch by the weekend, at which point Knapp will lose almost all of his short-term fantasy value.
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Homers in spot start Knapp went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk Sunday in the Phillies' 14-1 loss to the Mets.
Impact With top backstop J.T. Realmuto getting a rare day off Sunday, Knapp cracked the starting nine for the ninth time this season. Knapp surprisingly provided the lone offense the Phillies could muster against Jacob deGrom, as he took the Mets ace deep in the second inning to even the game at 1-1. Despite the quality day at the dish, Knapp isn't expected to see his opportunities increase so long as Realmuto is healthy and available.
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Phillies end slide with Knapp's swift tag Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp tagged Dansby Swanson, showed the umpire the ball, popped up, ripped off his mask and helmet, and screamed. Hi...
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Produces in rare start Knapp went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.
Impact Knapp got a rare start behind the plate with J.T. Realmuto starting as the designated hitter. He came through with two separate RBI knocks, the first coming in the second inning when he doubled to deep left field to drive in Didi Gregorius. He followed that up with a single in the eighth frame to drive in Jean Segura. Behind one of the best catchers in baseball, Knapp has only nine plate appearances to this point in the season.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ruiz, Sisco, Santander go deep in Orioles' win over Phillies
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Draws second start of 2020 Knapp will start behind the plate and bat ninth in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves.
Impact He'll be starting for the second time in the Phillies' nine games this season, as J.T. Realmuto gets a breather for the afternoon game before presumably rejoining the lineup to catch the nightcap. Realmuto is expected to continue shouldering one of the heaviest workloads among all catchers this season, so expect Knapp's action to remain very limited, even relative to most other No. 2 backstops.
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