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Phillies Put Catcher J.T. Realmuto on 10-Day IL

4/23/2026

Summary

Realmuto Injured

Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list on April 22, 2026 because of lower-back spasms.
Realmuto, batting .259 with one homer and four RBIs, re-signed in January on a three-year, $45 million deal.
Club recalled Garrett Stubbs from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and shifted Max Lazar to the 60-day injured list.
Manager Rob Thomson said Realmuto should return after the stint, with Zack Wheeler slated to start Saturday in Atlanta.

Summary

Phillies Injured

Jhoan Duran, Zach Pop, Jonathan Bowlan and José Alvarado were placed on the Phillies’ injured list.
Max Lazar moved to the 60-day injured list, freeing a 40-man roster spot.
With seven players on the IL, the Phillies have a –45 run differential, the league worst, and sit 8-15, seven games behind the division leader.
The depleted bullpen has raised the team’s ERA in games when the veteran catcher is absent.

History

Historical Context

The designated hitter rule was introduced in Major League Baseball in 1975, changing team strategies and player roles. Currently, the Philadelphia Phillies struggle with a league-worst -45 run differential, exacerbated by injuries to key players like J.T. Realmuto. This situation reflects historical challenges teams face when injuries impact performance, highlighting the need for effective roster management and strategic adjustments.

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Realmuto Injured

Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list on April 22, 2026 because of lower-back spasms.
Realmuto, batting .259 with one homer and four RBIs, re-signed in January on a three-year, $45 million deal.
Club recalled Garrett Stubbs from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and shifted Max Lazar to the 60-day injured list.
Manager Rob Thomson said Realmuto should return after the stint, with Zack Wheeler slated to start Saturday in Atlanta.

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