Phillies Notebook: J.T. Realmuto, Bryce Harper Back in Lineup; Trea Turner on Target for Game 1

Phillies Notebook: J.T. Realmuto, Bryce Harper back in lineup; Trea Turner on target for Game 1

PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson exhaled and then filled in the lineup card Thursday with the names of both Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto. Harper missed the first two games of the series against the Miami Marlins with an illness that kept him away from the ballpark. He was restored to the lineup, batting third and playing first base. Realmuto was removed from Monday night’s game after taking a foul tip to his right hand. He was diagnosed with a right…

J.T. Realmuto out of Phillies lineup, but IL stint not expected; Edmundo Sosa returns

The Phillies were also without Bryce Harper, who missed his second straight game with an illness. Trea Turner took live batting practice and Rob Thomson is hopeful he can return before Sunday.

The latest on Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner

Trea Turner (right hamstring strain) and Bryce Harper (illness) are not in the lineup for Wednesday’s game. (Madeline Ressler/Phillies Nation) PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are without three of their best position players as they look to wrap up a first-round bye on Wednesday night. Bryce Harper is out of the lineup for a second straight day. He is “feeling better,” but is still dealing with an illness and was not in the dugout for Tuesday night’s…