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Realmuto

The homer was the third of the season for Realmuto, who is batting just .223/.297/.323 through 145 plate appearances. He’s been striking out less than usual, but at the expense of a career-low barrel rate and ISO. The veteran backstop re-signed with the Phillies this past offseason on a three-year, $45 million deal. He isn’t a starting option in most fantasy formats.

As expected, Realmuto is handling the catching duties and hitting seventh following a brief one-game absence due to a left wrist contusion that he suffered over the weekend. The 35-year-old backstop is hitting .250 (5-for-20) with one homer and one steal over his last seven games.

Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly told reporters he expects Realmuto back in Wednesday’s lineup. He’ll receive some additional time off to rest and recover after leaving Sunday’s series finale against the Dodgers with a left wrist contusion. The 35-year-old backstop is day-to-day for the moment. It’ll be Garrett Stubbs behind the plate for the Phillies on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.

Realmuto suffered the injury when he was plunked in the wrist earlier in the contest, and he was unable to continue. The Phillies will likely have Realmuto undergo further testing to make sure there’s no structural damage. If Realmuto has to miss time, Rafael Marchán likely sees the majority of the time behind the plate.

Realmuto was hit in the left wrist earlier in the game, and it appears his exit Sunday is related to that injury. Rafael Marchán has taken over for Realmuto behind the plate.

Realmuto returns to Philadelphia’s lineup following a nearly two-week absence due to back spasms. The 35-year-old veteran backstop is hitting .259/.344/.352 with one homer and four RBI in 17 games this season. Hopefully the additional rest enables him to get back on track at the dish.

Realmuto is trending towards a return to Philadelphia’s lineup this weekend after taking on-field batting practice prior to Tuesday’s contest at Citizens Bank Park. The 35-year-old veteran backstop hit the injured list with back spasms last week.

Realmuto attempted to play through the lingering back issue earlier this week, but the Phillies decided to give him some extra time off to put the issue to bed. Rafael Marchán will handle the bulk of the catching duties in his absence with Garrett Stubbs up to take his roster spot.

Realmuto had missed two games but played Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs; however, he felt that the injury was “too restrictive.” The veteran has played through foot and back injuries this year to slash .259/.344/.352 in 61 plate appearances. Rafael Marchán will likely split time with Garrett Stubbs until Realmuto returns.

It’s a positive development for the Phillies that Realmuto will avoid a trip to the injured list after dealing with a lingering back issue that cropped up over the weekend and caused him to miss a pair of contests. The 35-year-old backstop is back behind the dish and batting sixth on Tuesday against the Cubs.