Phillies Place J.T. Realmuto on 10-Day IL with Back Spasms

The Philadelphia Phillies placed veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to persistent lower-back spasms. His absence comes at a critical time for the Phillies, who are currently mired in a seven-game losing streak. To compensate for the loss of Realmuto's bat, manager Rob Thomson shifted Kyle Schwarber to the leadoff spot to spark the struggling offense. Realmuto will focus on recovery as the team looks to end their slide in the competitive National League East while missing their star catcher.