Mon Mar 31 20:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Phillies Shortstop Trea Turner Out Again with Back Spasm, but Could Pinch Hit
**Philadelphia, PA** – Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner missed his third consecutive game on Monday due to a back spasm, but could be available to pinch hit in the team’s home opener against the Colorado Rockies.
Turner, who experienced back tightness after Thursday’s win against Washington, aggravated the injury while fielding grounders before Saturday’s game. While he reported feeling significantly better after receiving treatment on Saturday, he remains out of the starting lineup. The team has a scheduled off day on Tuesday, potentially giving Turner four full days of rest before a possible return on Wednesday. Manager Rob Thomson expressed optimism about Turner’s availability for Wednesday’s game.
Meanwhile, catcher J.T. Realmuto returned to the lineup after missing Sunday’s game due to a bruised foot sustained when he fouled a ball off himself.
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