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Phillies’ J.T. Realmuto Exits With Right Foot Contusion After Foul Tip in San Francisco

Tests will determine his status after the team labeled a right foot contusion.

Overview

  • J.T. Realmuto left the game in San Francisco on Tuesday after a foul tip struck his right foot.
  • The Phillies described the injury as a right foot contusion, and the severity remains unclear.
  • The play happened in the first inning when Rafael Devers fouled a 94 mph sinker from Christopher Sanchez off Realmuto’s ankle.
  • Realmuto did not take his first plate appearance, as Rafael Marchan pinch-hit in the second inning and caught the rest of the game.
  • Philadelphia has made no injured-list move as they monitor the 35-year-old catcher and are expected to take a cautious approach.