POSTERIOR · WIRE
InjuryPHIAug 23, 2026, 4:09 PM EDTSignal confidence 72%

Bryson Stott Exits in 8th Inning With Right Foot Contusion

Stott left the game after fouling a pitch off his right foot; the extent of the injury and his availability going forward remain unconfirmed.

Posterior generated visual for Philadelphia Phillies: Bryson Stott Exits in 8th Inning With Right Foot Contusion

Bryson Stott departed in the 8th inning after fouling a pitch off his right foot, per MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Phillies have characterized the issue as a right foot contusion, though no timetable or further detail has been provided.

The timing is worth noting for a Philadelphia club that has been navigating a string of health questions. Luis Arraez exited a recent game against the Cardinals with lower-body cramping and was out of the lineup for the series finale — meaning the Phillies have now had two infield regulars exit games in short succession. What Stott's status looks like heading into the next series remains unconfirmed.

What we don't know yet

No imaging results, availability update, or roster move has been reported. A foot contusion can range from a missed day to a longer absence depending on severity, but nothing in the material speaks to that range for Stott specifically.

The Phillies have been active roster managers of late — outrighting Brian Keller, claiming RHP Andrew Hoffmann off waivers from Arizona, and signing Nestor Cortes to a split deal — so they have some organizational depth to draw on if needed. Whether any of that becomes relevant here is, for now, an open question.

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