Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto activated from IL in return from knee surgery

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The three-time All-Star was placed on the IL on June 11, retroactive to June 10, and had meniscectomy surgery on his right knee on June 12. Realmuto will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, batting fifth. "He is a very important guy," Phillies manager Rob Thomson said.