Trending Now - Phillies Face Setback as J.T. Realmuto Lands on IL

WHO:

MLB.com - J.T. Realmuto, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies

MLB.com - Garrett Stubbs, called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley

MLB.com - Rafael Marchán, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies

MLB.com - Max Lazar, right-handed pitcher transferred to the 60-day injured list

MLB.com - Jesús Luzardo, left-handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies

MLB.com - Bryce Harper, player for the Philadelphia Phillies

MLB.com - Kyle Schwarber, player for the Philadelphia Phillies

MLB.com - Rob Thomson, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies

MLB.com - Dave Dombrowski, president of baseball operations for the Philadelphia Phillies

WHAT:

MLB.com - J.T. Realmuto was placed on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms.

MLB.com - The Philadelphia Phillies have lost seven consecutive games.

MLB.com - The Phillies have an 8-15 record as of April 20th, 2026.

MLB.com - Realmuto is batting .259 with one home run and a .696 OPS through 61 plate appearances this season.

MLB.com - The Phillies lost to the Chicago Cubs 7-4 on April 20th, 2026.

MLB.com - The loss marked the Phillies' longest losing streak since June 16th-23rd, 2019.

MLB.com - The Phillies pitching staff allowed 10 walks and 12 hits in the game against the Cubs.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game against the Chicago Cubs took place at Wrigley Field, Chicago.

WHEN:

MLB.com - J.T. Realmuto was placed on the injured list on April 20th, 2026.

MLB.com - Realmuto tweaked his back during the game against the Atlanta Braves on April 15th, 2026.

MLB.com - The Phillies played against the Cubs on April 20th, 2026.

WHY:

MLB.com - Realmuto's placement on the injured list was due to back spasms.

HOW:

MLB.com - Garrett Stubbs was called up to split time at catcher during Realmuto's absence.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 23:17 UTC)

J.T. Realmuto has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms, following an injury he sustained during a game against the Braves on Wednesday. The Philadelphia Phillies, who have now lost seven consecutive games, currently hold an 8-15 record after their recent 7-4 defeat to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday. To fill the gap left by Realmuto, Garrett Stubbs has been called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to share catching duties during his absence.