J.T. Realmuto exited Saturday’s contest against Atlanta prematurely, having experienced lower back tightness, as reported by Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic.
The precise timing of this new injury is not yet known, but Rafael Marchan was subbed in for Realmuto as a pinch hitter during the sixth inning. It’s worth noting that Realmuto had been dealing with a sore foot approximately a week earlier, although the current back tightness does not appear to be related. The full extent or severity of this latest ailment is currently undetermined.