On Saturday night, the Philadelphia Phillies played the Atlanta Braves (at home).
The Phillies lost by a score of 3-1.
J.T. Realmuto finished with no hits in two at-bats.
He also left the game early with an injury.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Status alert: JT Realmuto leaves game Saturday due to lower back tightness.”
MLB World Reacts To Realmuto Injury
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
Cory Nidoh: “Rob Thomson said postgame he “doubts” J.T. Realmuto will play tomorrow. Said the injury stemmed from the play at the plate in last night’s game where he jammed his knee and back.”
Charlotte Varnes: “Thomson said Realmuto jammed his knee and back last night on García’s throw to home plate in the second. The knee is fine but the back tightened up tonight. Realmuto will be checked out in the morning.”
@PhillyThe13th: “Signing Realmuto for 3 more years was a massive mistake.”
@phillysportruth: “JT Realmuto got hurt 😭😭😭”
@thunderducks26: “When you sign old guys these things are going to happen.”
@curllyfry: “3rd time he’s had to leave a game hurt this season. It’s April 18th.”
@nickyyrebornnnn: “Too old, can’t hit anymore, and we really brought him back lmao”
Realmuto came into the night batting .292 with one home run, four RBI’s and five runs in 15 games.
At 35, he is still a productive player (when healthy).
Realmuto’s Career
Realmuto was picked in the third round of the 2010 MLB Draft.
He spent the first five years of his career playing for the Miami Marlins (and is currently in his eighth with the Phillies).
Over 13 seasons, Realmuto has made three MLB All-Star Games (and won two Gold Glove Awards).
Phillies Right Now
The Phillies will look to avoid getting swept by the Braves on Sunday.
They are currently the fourth-place team in the National League East with an 8-12 record in 20 games.
At home, the Phillies have gone 5-9 in 14 games at Citizens Bank Park.
Following the Braves, they will visit the Chicago Cubs on Monday at Wrigley Field.
MLB World Reacts To Philadelphia Phillies Star Suffering Injury In Braves Game