Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner was not in the starting lineup Monday for a third straight game because of a back spasm. Turner could be available to pinch hit in Philadelphia's home opener against Colorado.

Shortstop Trea Turner is out of the starting lineup for the second straight game as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies conclude their three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon.

Realmuto suffered a bruised foot when he fouled a ball off himself Saturday. Turner sat out Saturday with a back spasm. “J.T.’s still sore, but it’s more precaution than anything,” Thomson said. “We’ll work on him during the game today.