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J.T. Realmuto exits game with wrist contusion after HBP

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

J.T. Realmuto exits game with wrist contusion after HBP

Summary

J.T. Realmuto, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, left the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 31 after sustaining a left wrist contusion when hit by a pitch. This incident occurred in the third inning while the Phillies were trailing 1-0. Although Realmuto initially remained in the game as a baserunner, he was replaced by Rafael Marchán in the fourth inning. Further evaluation of Realmuto's condition is expected. At the time of his exit, the Phillies were trailing 2-0.

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Status Watch

•Realmuto was hit by a pitch from Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
•He initially stayed in the game but was replaced in the fourth inning.
•The Phillies were trailing 2-0 when he left the game.
•Realmuto is batting.220 with two home runs this season.
•Further evaluation of his wrist is anticipated.

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11:17 PMESPN MLB — Realmuto exits with left wrist contusion after HBP...
10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto exits game vs. Dodgers with left wrist contusion after HBP

What they're saying

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Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a left wrist contusion after getting hit by a pitch. Realmuto was struck on the left wrist by a fastball from Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto leading off the third inning, with Philadelphia trailing 1-0.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAN GREENSPAN

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Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a left wrist contusion after getting hit by a pitch.
— ESPN MLB