J.T. Realmuto, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, exited Wednesday's game against the Rays in the seventh inning after sustaining a foot injury. Initial evaluations indicate a bruised foot, classifying his status as day-to-day.
The injury occurred when J.T. Realmuto fouled a pitch off his left foot during his plate appearance in the seventh inning. He completed the at-bat despite the injury.
Following the conclusion of his plate appearance, Realmuto was replaced by Rafael Marchan.
Additional tests are planned for the 34-year-old catcher to ensure no severe damage resulted from the incident. His immediate availability for upcoming games remains uncertain as the team monitors his recovery.
This injury required live injury updates during the game. Realmuto's exit prompted attention to his condition after initially appearing able to finish his time at bat.
The bruised foot diagnosis offers a measure of relief compared to more serious potential outcomes from such an impact.
