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Philadelphia Phillies Place Catcher J.T. Realmuto on Injured List Due to Back Spasms
The Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the injured list due to back spasms, with Garrett Stubbs called up from Triple-A. Realmuto, who signed a three-year contract in the offseason, has been a key contributor amid the team's seven-game losing streak. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski stated the team has not performed well overall.
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Realmuto on the injured list due to back spasms. In a corresponding move, the team summoned Garrett Stubbs from Triple-A. He returned to play on Tuesday in a loss to the Chicago Cubs, where he went 0-for-4. Realmuto signed a three-year, $45 million contract in the offseason to remain with the Phillies.
352 slugging percentage, achieving a 100 wRC+ this season.
The Phillies hold an 8-15 record and are in the midst of a seven-game losing streak. Players such as Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have performed as expected, but others have struggled. Adolis Garcia has an 80 wRC+, Trea Turner a 78 wRC+, Bryson Stott a 46 wRC+, and Alec Bohm a 10 wRC+, each with at least 65 plate appearances.
Only a 12-game losing streak by the Mets, who have a 7-16 record, has kept the Phillies from the bottom of the National League East standings. The Phillies lead the Mets by one game.
president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters on Tuesday that he is not considering removing manager Rob Thomson. Dombrowski stated that the team has not played well in any aspect. >"We just haven’t played very well. com). He noted that while some individual players have performed adequately, the team as a whole has not excelled offensively, in pitching, starting pitching, or defensively.
