Phillies scratch Kyle Schwarber with back tightness before game
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Kyle Schwarber, the major league home runs leader, was scratched from the Phillies' lineup due to lower back tightness. The announcement came prior to the team's scheduled game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. The extent of Schwarber's injury and potential time missed remains unclear as the game approaches.
- •Schwarber leads Major League Baseball in home runs this season.
- •The Phillies face the Washington Nationals tonight.
- •Schwarber's injury raises concerns for the team's lineup effectiveness.
- •No timeline for Schwarber's return has been provided.
- 12:39 AMESPN MLB — Phillies scratch Schwarber due to back tightness
"Major league home runs leader Kyle Schwarber was scratched with lower back tightness before the Phillies' game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
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