Four players, including star catcher J.T. Realmuto, won’t travel with the Phillies to Toronto for two games this week because of Canadian regulations that prohibit unvaccinated people from entering the country.
ST. LOUIS —
Realmuto, third baseman Alec Bohm, and pitchers Aaron Nola and Kyle Gibson will be placed on the restricted list, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Monday. The players will lose two days of pay and major-league service time, according to terms of MLB’s collective bargaining agreement with the Players Association.
Realmuto and Bohm will be replaced on the roster because they are position players. The Phillies intend to recall catcher Rafael Marchan from triple-A Lehigh Valley and make an additional move. Because Nola is starting Monday night in St. Louis and unable to pitch in Toronto, he can’t be replaced. The Phillies can call up» READ MORE:The Phillies have not yet named a starter for Tuesday night’s game. Left-hander Bailey Falter would’ve been scheduled to start, but the Phillies sent him to triple A last week because he wouldn’t have been allowed to travel to Canada.
Since vaccines became available, the Phillies have maintained an organizational policy that getting a shot was a personal choice. They have encouraged players to get vaccinated through presentations and meetings with medical personnel. But the conditions of the CBA don’t permit them from mandating vaccinations.”People have to make individual decisions about what they think is best,” Dombrowski said. “We prefer to have a full club. There’s no doubt. But that’s the reality of today’s world.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Phillies Vs. Cardinals: Corey Knebel Survives Alec Bohm's Error as Phils Win Again“It felt like playoff baseball a little bit, I guess.” The Phillies won a game they’d have lost in years past, hanging on during an intense ninth inning and picking each other up. By Jim Salisbury
Read more »
Corey Knebel escapes a ninth-inning jam, and the Phillies hold on to beat CardinalsAlec Bohm provided the lone run of the game on a ninth-inning sac fly and then committed a costly throwing error in the bottom of the frame.
Read more »
Phillies Vs. Cardinals: Corey Knebel Survives Alec Bohm's Error as Phils Win Again“It felt like playoff baseball a little bit, I guess.” The Phillies won a game they’d have lost in years past, hanging on during an intense ninth inning and picking each other up. By Jim Salisbury
Read more »
John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic should play US Open despite COVID vax status: 'This is ridiculous'Novak Djokovic's status for the U.S. Open is unclear because he's not vaccinated against COVID. He may not be able to close out the year playing in a Grand Slam.
Read more »
Novak Djokovic Tops Nick Kyrgios for Fourth-Straight Wimbledon ChampionshipNovak Djokovic wins his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title after a tight four-set match with Nick Kyrgios
Read more »
Blue Angels close out Red White and Blues week with airshow over Pensacola BeachThe crowd looked on in awe while the Blues performed their signature stunts and put their artistry on full display.
Read more »