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Phillies Activate J.T. Realmuto, Designate Dylan Moore

5/3/2026

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Realmuto Activated

The Philadelphia Phillies activated catcher J.T. Realmuto from the 10-day injured list on May 2, 2026, freeing a roster spot as interim manager Don Mattingly said he is back and must be protected.
The club designated utilityman Dylan Moore for assignment, entering the series at 13-19 after a winning streak.
Realmuto went 0-for-3 in a 4-0 loss to Miami and is batting .246 with one homer and four RBI in 18 games.

Summary

Phillies Revamp

The Phillies dismissed manager Rob Thomson and have won four straight games since his firing.
The club retained three catchers on its 26-man roster, an uncommon MLB practice.
Don Mattingly and his son Preston became the first father-son duo on a Phillies coaching staff.
Catcher Marchan defends well despite a .078 average and .267 OPS this season.

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Realmuto Activated

The Philadelphia Phillies activated catcher J.T. Realmuto from the 10-day injured list on May 2, 2026, freeing a roster spot as interim manager Don Mattingly said he is back and must be protected.
The club designated utilityman Dylan Moore for assignment, entering the series at 13-19 after a winning streak.
Realmuto went 0-for-3 in a 4-0 loss to Miami and is batting .246 with one homer and four RBI in 18 games.

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