Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto sidelined by back spasms

The struggling Philadelphia Phillies have placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list because of back spasms.

Realmuto left Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Atlanta with lower back tightness.

He returned to the lineup Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs, but his back started bothering him again.

Manager Rob Thomson says he expects Realmuto to be back at the 10-day mark.

The Phillies brought up catcher Garrett Stubbs from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Right-hander Max Lazar, who is coming back from an oblique strain, was transferred to the 60-day IL. Philadelphia had lost seven straight entering Wednesday night's game at the Chicago Cubs.