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Phillies Place J.T. Realmuto on 10-Day IL With Back Spasms

The team expects a short stay with a return near the minimum, according to manager Rob Thomson.

Apr 13, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) hits an RBI single Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto (10) runs to first after hitting a single against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park, Image 2 shows Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto (10) looks on against the Washington Nationals in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park
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Overview

  • The Phillies placed Realmuto on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with back spasms and recalled Garrett Stubbs to share duties with Rafael Marchán.
  • Realmuto left Saturday’s game with lower back tightness, missed two games, returned Tuesday, then the pain flared up again.
  • Rob Thomson said the issue is inflammation and he expects Realmuto to be ready around the 10-day mark.
  • To open a 40-man roster spot for Stubbs, the club transferred reliever Max Lazar to the 60-day injured list.
  • The struggling Phillies at 8-15 now face Zack Wheeler’s Saturday season debut with a backup catcher, a test for a pitching staff already dealing with injuries.