Phillies' JT Realmuto shares worry of broken foot injury vs. Giants

Realmuto hopes to return to action on Friday after initial scare over potential foot fracture.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:07am by Ben Kaplan

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Phillies catcher JT Realmuto did not play in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants after suffering a foot injury the previous day. Realmuto admitted he was initially concerned he may have broken his foot when the injury occurred, but it does not appear to be as serious as he initially feared. The 35-year-old veteran is hopeful to return to the lineup on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Why it matters

Realmuto is a key part of the Phillies' lineup and his potential absence would be a significant blow to the team's offense and defense behind the plate. The Phillies will need to carefully evaluate the injury before determining Realmuto's status for the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks.

The details

In Tuesday's game against the Giants, Realmuto was hit by a foul ball and feared he may have broken his foot. He told backup catcher Rafael Marchan to get ready, but Realmuto was able to finish the inning. Marchan ended up starting Wednesday's game in Realmuto's place. The Phillies will continue to evaluate the injury and determine if Realmuto can return to action on Friday.

  • Realmuto suffered the foot injury on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Realmuto did not play in Wednesday's game on April 9, 2026.
  • Realmuto hopes to return to the lineup on Friday, April 11, 2026 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The players

JT Realmuto

A 35-year-old veteran catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies who has been selected to the MLB All-Star team three times in his career.

Rafael Marchan

The backup catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies who started in Realmuto's place on Wednesday.

Rob Thomson

The manager of the Philadelphia Phillies who will determine Realmuto's status for the upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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What they’re saying

“JT Realmuto said he hopes to play Friday, but he will get more treatment on Thursday in Philadelphia. He said when he got hit by a foul ball on Tuesday, he thought he might have broken his foot. Told Rafael Marchan to get ready, but Realmuto finished the inning.”

— Todd Zolecki, MLB.com reporter

What’s next

The Phillies will evaluate Realmuto's foot injury on Thursday and determine if he can return to the lineup on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The takeaway

Realmuto's potential absence would be a significant loss for the Phillies, as he is a key part of their lineup and defense behind the plate. The team will need to carefully monitor his recovery and ensure he is fully healthy before returning him to action.