What is the story about?
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Phillies have been bad and unlucky to start the season. Now they can officially add “injured” to that list of grievances, as J.T. Realmuto was placed on the injured list with back spasms, joining the likes of Jhoan Duran, Jonathan Bowlan, and Zach Pop who were already on the IL. Get ready for a whole lot more Rafael Marchán and some Garrett Stubbs.
On to the links.
Phillies news:
- More on the fallout of Realmuto’s injury from Matt Gelb, who was first to report that the catcher was heading to the IL. ($)
- The Phillies secured $85M in public funding to conduct renovations to their spring training ballpark and facility in Clearwater, Florida. ($)
MLB news:
- Lingering free agent Lucas Giolito has found a home, agreeing with the San Diego Padres on a one year-deal with a mutual option for 2027.
- Juan Soto returned from the injured list for the Mets last night as the team looks to its star player to help save them from their own putrid start to the season.
- Yankees players have apparently lobbied the team to allow them to wear alternate jerseys on the road for the first time in their history. ($)
- Mariners pitcher Logan gilbert inadvertently did something very weird yesterday when he accidentally caught a line drive with his shirt.
