THUMB’S UP: PHILS REALMUTO HOMERS IN 1ST-BAT AFTER INJURY!

In his spring debut after rehabbing his broken thumb, Phils catcher JT Realmuto homered in the Phillies’ 9-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

Realmuto fractured his right thumb last month.

“For me, no, not at all,” said Realmuto, asked if he has any doubts that he will play on opening day.

“Obviously, it’s not only my decision. If the organization feels like I have enough at-bats … health-wise, I’ll definitely be ready. It’s up to them, whether performance-based I’m ready. But I’m pretty confident that I’ll be in there.”