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Phillies Avoid Major Injury Scare with J.T. Realmuto
Star catcher exits game after taking foul ball to foot, but X-rays come back negative
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:56pm by Ben Kaplan
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The Philadelphia Phillies received some good news regarding star catcher J.T. Realmuto, who left Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants after taking a foul ball to the foot. X-rays on Realmuto's right foot came back negative, and he is expected to miss only one game as a precaution.
Why it matters
Realmuto is a key part of the Phillies' lineup and one of the best all-around catchers in baseball. Losing him for an extended period would have been a major blow to the team's playoff hopes, so the negative X-ray results are a relief.
The details
Realmuto was hit by a foul ball in the early innings of the Phillies' 6-0 loss to the Giants on Wednesday. He immediately left the game, and the team later announced that X-rays on his right foot were negative. Realmuto will miss Thursday's game as a precaution, with backup catcher Rafael Marchan starting in his place.
- Realmuto was hit by a foul ball in the early innings of Wednesday's game against the Giants.
- Realmuto left the game immediately after being hit.
- X-rays on Realmuto's right foot came back negative.
The players
J.T. Realmuto
A three-time Silver Slugger and one of the best all-around catchers in baseball, Realmuto is a key part of the Phillies' lineup.
Rafael Marchan
The Phillies' backup catcher, who will start in Realmuto's place on Thursday.
What they’re saying
“X-rays are negative on J.T. Realmuto's right foot. Rafael Marchan will start tomorrow.”
— Todd Zolecki, MLB.com reporter
What’s next
The Phillies will try to bounce back in the rubber match of their series against the Giants on Thursday, with Aaron Nola taking the mound against Tyler Mahle.
The takeaway
This injury scare serves as a reminder of how valuable Realmuto is to the Phillies, and how the team's playoff hopes could be jeopardized if he were to miss significant time. The negative X-ray results are a relief, and the Phillies will look to get back on track with Realmuto expected to return to the lineup soon.
