Phillies catcher Realmuto back from hand injury to face Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated catcher J.T. Realmuto from the 10-day injured list.

Realmuto was placed on the IL on May 21, retroactive to May 18, with a bruised hand. He was in the lineup for Saturday’s game against Tampa Bay.

Catcher Rafael Marchán was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Realmuto was hitting .294 with four homers and 17 RBIs in 35 games before being sidelined.


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