Realmuto fractures thumb

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto has a small fracture in his right thumb and will be evaluated again in two weeks.

The two-time All-Star was injured while blocking a pitch six days ago. He practiced on the first day of spring training Wednesday but an MRI later revealed the break. His hand will be immobilized, but it’s possible he’ll still catch pitchers during bullpen sessions.

Realmuto said he’s confident he’ll be ready for the season opener April 1.

“I’m not very worried about my thumb, so if I was a Phillies fan, I wouldn’t be too worried,“Realmuto said Thursday.

Realmuto signed a fiveyear, $115.5 million contract last month.