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Phillies activate J.T. Realmuto from IL but DFA an unexpected veteran
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies have activated J.T. Realmuto from the injured list as of May 2. In a surprising move, they designated veteran Dylan Moore for assignment instead of other catchers.
Key points
- Phillies activate J.T. Realmuto from the injured list
- Dylan Moore designated for assignment
- Phillies retain three catchers on the roster
- Team has won four games in a row since firing Rob Thomson
- Realmuto's return is scheduled for May 2
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The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a terrible start to the 2026 season, but have won four games in a row since firing Rob Thomson.
And the good news keeps coming, as J.T. Realmuto, who was on the injured list, is coming back on May second. However, there's an unexpected scenario playing out with his return.
As MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports, the Phillies are activating Realmuto, but instead of cutting ties with Rafael Marchan or Garrett Stubbs, the Phillies are DFA'ing Dylan Moore, a versatile infielder/outfielder, to keep three catchers.
Phillies keep 3 catchers on MLB roster after Realmuto move
"J.T. Realmuto is back from the 10-day IL," Zolecki reports. "To make room on the 26-man roster, Dylan Moore has been DFA'd. Phillies will carry three catchers moving forward: Realmuto, Rafael Marchan, and Garrett Stubbs."
Q&A
Why did the Phillies DFA Dylan Moore instead of other players?
The Phillies chose to DFA Dylan Moore to retain three catchers on the roster, despite having other options like Rafael Marchan and Garrett Stubbs.
When is J.T. Realmuto returning to the Phillies lineup?
J.T. Realmuto is set to return to the Phillies lineup on May 2 after being on the injured list.
How has the Phillies season been affected by these roster changes?
The Phillies started the 2026 season poorly but have won four consecutive games since firing manager Rob Thomson.
