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Philadelphia Phillies Injuries 2025
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto placed on 10-day injured list with lower back injury; pitcher Zack Wheeler set for season debut as team manages multiple player injuries while maintaining 8-15 record.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 23 Apr, 02:06 UTC
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Phillies have multiple pitchers on injured list
The Philadelphia Phillies had several pitchers sidelined with injuries, including closer Jhoan Duran (oblique), right-handed relievers Zach Pop (calf) and Jonathan Bowlan (groin), and veteran lefty reliever José Alvarado dealing with a back issue affecting his availability.
Phillies transfer pitcher Max Lazar to 60-day injured list
The Philadelphia Phillies transferred right-hander Max Lazar to the 60-day injured list due to an oblique strain to make room on the 40-man roster for called-up catcher Garrett Stubbs.
Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler to make season debut on Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies ace right-hander Zack Wheeler was set to rejoin the rotation for his season debut on Saturday following recovery from injury.
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto placed on injured list with lower back injury
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back injury. The 35-year-old catcher was replaced by Garrett Stubbs, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to split catching duties with Rafael Marchán. Realmuto had been batting .259/.344/.352 through 17 games in the 2026 season.
Phillies hold 8-15 record, trail first-place Braves by 7.5 games
The two-time defending National League champion Philadelphia Phillies had an 8-15 record entering Wednesday's games, placing them 7.5 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves in the standings.
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Wheeler Makes Season Debut Saturday Amid Phillies Injury Crisis
Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler returns for season debut Saturday as injuries continue depleting the roster.
Phillies Depleted by Injuries to Key Catcher and Pitching Staff
Phillies place Realmuto on injured list and move Lazar to 60-day IL amid multiple pitcher injuries.