Sanchez scheduled to start as Washington hosts Philadelphia
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Monday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Anibal SanchezSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
J.T. REALMUTO #10 - CATCHER - PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
14 HR •
47 RBI •
.266 AVG
14 HR
47 RBI
.266 AVG
Monday return uncertain Realmuto (hip) won't be ready to catch Monday, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to serve as the designated hitter, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Realmuto reportedly made progress in his recovery Friday, but he wasn't available to pinch hit over the weekend. Manager Joe Girardi wasn't sure if he'd be able to return to the lineup Monday, even as the designated hitter. Andrew Knapp and Rafael Marchan should continue to start at catcher while Realmuto is unable to play the field.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies fail to sweep Blue Jays; Harper has stiff back
Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and Taijuan Walker tossed six sharp innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays snap a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia P...SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays look to break 6-game skid against Phillies
Toronto is looking to snap its six-game losing streak with a win over PhiladelphiaSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Injury updates for Howard, J.T., more The Phillies have been hit hard with injuries over the past several days and weeks. Here is the latest on each relevant sidelining. J.T. Rea...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays take 5-game slide into matchup with Phillies
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Could return Monday Realmuto (hip) made progress Friday and could return for Monday's series opener against the Nationals, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Realmuto has already been ruled out for the Phillies' weekend series, but he could be on track for a return Monday as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks. Andrew Knapp should continue to serve behind the plate in Realmuto's absence.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
J.T. Realmuto out for weekend series against Blue Jays J.T. Realmuto is out for the entire weekend series against Toronto. The Philadelphia Phillies are clinging to the eighth seed in the Nationa...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Blue Jays look to stop 3-game skid against Phillies
Toronto heads into the matchup against Philadelphia in a rut, losers of three straightSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays take 3-game skid into matchup with Phillies
Toronto will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Blue Jays take on PhiladelphiaSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't return over weekend Realmuto (hip) won't play over the weekend, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact Realmuto continues to deal with a hip issue, and it'll hold him out at least until Monday's matchup in Washington. Andrew Knapp will handle the catching duties until Realmuto is cleared to return.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Nimmo homer in 9th rallies Mets past Phillies 10-6
Brandon Nimmo hit a two-RBI tying triple in the sixth inning and hit the go-ahead solo homer in the ninth to lead the New York Mets to a 10-6 win over the Philadelphia PhilliesSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still out Thursday Realmuto (hip) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets.
Impact Realmuto will be sidelined be sidelined by hip discomfort for the fifth straight day, though he may be able to return this weekend versus the Blue Jays. Andrew Knapp receives another start behind the plate Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
New York's Smith puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Phillies
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Could return by weekend Realmuto (hip) could return by this weekend, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Realmuto hasn't appeared since leaving Saturday's game against the Marlins with hip discomfort, though he hasn't been placed on the injured list. If he is indeed able to return over the weekend, that decision will look like the correct one. Andrew Knapp has been the team's primary catcher in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mets look to end 3-game slide against Phillies
New York is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over PhiladelphiaSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains sidelined Realmuto (hip) remains on the bench Tuesday against the Mets.
Impact Realmuto left Saturday's game against the Marlins with hip discomfort and hasn't played since. It's not clear when he's expected to return. Andrew Knapp starts behind the plate Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping Phillies look to break 3-game skid against Mets
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Lopez, Marlins win finale in 7-game set against Phils, 6-2
Pablo Lopez allowed one run in seven innings with the help of dazzling defense by right fielder Matt Joyce, and the Miami Marlins won Game 7 of their marathon series against Philad...SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Monday Realmuto (hip) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Realmuto left Saturday's game with hip discomfort and did not take part in either half of Sunday's doubleheader. The results of the MRI he underwent recently have yet to be released, but he evidently hasn't been cleared to start Monday. Rafael Marchan will make his big-league debut behind the plate in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lopez expected to start as Marlins host the Phillies
The Phillies will start Vince Velasquez on Monday while the Marlins are expected to counter with Pablo LopezSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to undergo MRI Realmuto (hip) will undergo an MRI, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
Impact Realmuto left Saturday's game against the Marlins with hip discomfort and wasn't in the lineup for either of the games in Sunday's twin bill. Manager Joe Girardi wasn't able to provide a timetable for his return following Sunday's doubleheader, but Realmuto's MRI could help determine the severity of the issue.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Garrett wins major league debut as Marlins sweep Phillies
Braxton Garrett won his major league debut, pitching five solid innings and leading the Miami Marlins to an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies for a sweep of their doublehe...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not playing Game 2 Realmuto (hip) is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Marlins, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Realmuto will sit out both games of the twin bill after leaving Saturday's game with hip discomfort. Andrew Knapp receives another start behind the plate, and the Phillies called up Rafael Marchan to provide catching depth.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sanchez shuts down Phillies in first career complete game
Rookie Sixto Sánchez pitched a three-hitter over seven innings for his first complete game in five major league starts, leading the Miami Marlins over Philadelphia 2-1 in a doubleh...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
