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Phillies’ Standout Rookie Faces 2 Surgeries After Breaking Knee Cap

Phillies’ Standout Rookie Faces 2 Surgeries After Breaking Knee Cap

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies are planning for next season with most of their team set to return, including notable players like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner. Rookie Otto Kemp, who played through a fractured knee cap, will have surgeries on his knee and shoulder. The team is considering Kemp for a regular role next year.

Key Facts

  • The Phillies plan to keep key players like Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Trea Turner.
  • Otto Kemp played part of the season with a fractured knee cap.
  • Kemp will undergo surgery to repair his knee and a minor surgery on his shoulder.
  • The team president, Dave Dombrowski, mentioned Kemp as a potential everyday player.
  • Manager Rob Thomson is set to return next season.
  • Kemp's batting statistics for his rookie season were .234/.298/.411.

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