Phillies option Garrett Stubbs, to start with Rafael Marchan as backup

Rafael Marchán was patient, just like his dad advised. It paid off when he made the Phillies roster.

Marchán texted his parents Thursday morning after learning he made the team. “He was waiting for that,” he said of his father. “He knows I'm a good player.”

Phillies option Garrett Stubbs, to start with Rafael Marchan as backup

The Phillies settled one of their few camp battles on Thursday by optioning Garrett Stubbs to Triple-A. That gives the backup catching job to start the season to Rafael Marchan. Stubbs has held the job for the last three years, a valuable presence in the clubhouse and in managing the pitching staff. But in search of more offense to spell J.T. Realmuto – and because Marchan is out of options and Stubbs isn’t – Stubbs will start the season in Lehi…

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Phillies demote fan-favorite backup catcher to minor leagues

Mar 14, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs (21) celebrates after scoring a run against the New York Yankees in the second inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Philadelphia Phillies are ushering in a change of the guard at backup catcher for the 2025 MLB season.Phillies: Garrett Stubbs loses backup catcher battleAccording to CBS Sp…