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What happened to Kyle Schwarber? Injury updates for Phillies vs. Nationals 6/23/26

What happened to Kyle Schwarber? Injury updates for Phillies vs. Nationals 6/23/26

MLB News

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By: Keagan Smith

The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Washington Nationals in a divisional rivalry set to begin in just a few minutes. Now, there’s yet another major shakeup on the lineup card.

Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has been scratched from the contest due to lower back tightness.

The designated hitter has been on fire this year, slashing .252/.365/.594, with that slugging mark the highest of his 12-year career. He has a .959 OPS that’s also a new career best by a slim margin. Schwarber has appeared in 75 games and has 72 hits, 51 runs, 52 RBI and 29 home runs in that span, pacing the MLB in dingers.

The Phillies are 42-36, good for second in the NL East prior to the start of tonight’s game against the Nationals.

Stay tuned to DK Network for more updates as they become available.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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