Watch: Phillies' J.T. Realmuto receives one of the weirdest ejections of all time

According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the ejection was the result of a very big, weird misunderstanding between the three-time All-Star and home plate umpire Randy Rosenberg. The early sendoff led to a fake celebratory reaction from Realmuto as he exited the field.

The contest, which the reigning NL champions led 4-2 as of the top of the eighth inning, is the penultimate spring training game for both clubs.

With slugging first baseman Rhys Hoskins out for the season with a torn ACL and former MVP Bryce Harper still recovering from offseason elbow surgery, Realmuto's potent bat will take on extra importance this year. The 32-year-old two-time Gold Glove Award winner had a huge 2022 campaign, leading the team in stolen bases (career-high 21) and triples (five) -- an extreme rarity for a backstop -- while also hitting 22 home runs and posting a career-high 84 RBI.