Philadelphia Phillies backup catcher Garrett Stubbs is dealing with knee discomfort and won’t be available Monday for Team Israel in its World Baseball Classic game against Team Puerto Rico, as per Nearly Rivera of ESPN.com.

After informing the Phillies of Stubbs’ injury, Team Israel manager Ian Kinsler said that the two sides made the decision to hold the catcher out Monday as a precaution.

Last season, the 29 year-old Stubbs hit .264 with 5 home runs and 16 RBI in 50 games as J.T. Realmuto’s backup.

Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs. Photo courtsey of The Good Phight

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