Rafael Marchán - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Secures Opening Day roster spot General manager Dave Dombrowski said Sunday that Marchan has won a spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster, Ty Daubert of PhilliesNation.com reports.

Impact Marchan was able to win the backup catcher job over Garrett Stubbs, whom Dombrowski said will be designated for assignment if the Phillies are unable to find a trade partner by Wednesday. J.T. Realmuto re-signed with the Phillies on a three-year deal over the winter and should continue to see the overwhelming majority of the starts behind the dish, but Marchan could see at least a slight uptick in opportunities in 2026. Despite staying healthy for the entire 2025 campaign, Marchan was limited to just 118 plate appearances with the big club and slashed .210/.282/.305 with two home runs, 13 RBI and nine runs.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Crochet strikes out Rafael Marchán | 03/09/2026 Garrett Crochet strikes out Rafael Marchán in his spring start against the Phillies

MARCH 10 • MLB.COM

Gets deal for 2026 Marchan signed a one-year contract with the Phillies on Friday.

Impact Marchan posted just a .587 OPS across 118 plate appearances with the Phillies in 2025, but the team will opt to keep him around for another year. He will likely have to compete for a place on the big-league roster during spring training.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Baseball's final week should be even wilder than expected. You can thank the state of Ohio for that

Baseball’s regular season is set for a dramatic final week in the state of Ohio

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Of Course Shohei Ohtani Created Another New 50-50 Club

Shohei Ohtani invented a new way to succeed, the Dodgers' bullpen found a new way to lose, Cal Raleigh broke one record and tied another and...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Of Course Shohei Ohtani Created Another New 50-50 Club

Ohtani's no-hit start, 50th HR aren't enough for Dodgers vs. Phillies Rafael Marchan hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning as the visiting Philadelphia Phillies kept pace in the chase for the best record...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Rafael Marchán's go-ahead home run gives the Phillies a 9-6 comeback win over the Dodgers LOS ANGELES - The Phillies, fresh off a boisterous celebration for clinching the National League Eas...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Blasts decisive homer Tuesday Marchan went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Marchan put the Phillies ahead with a clutch blast in the ninth inning, and Jhoan Duran was able to close out the contest. Playing time remains sparse for Marchan, but he was in the lineup Tuesday while J.T. Realmuto rested following the Phillies' clinching of the NL East with Monday's win. Marchan is up to two homers, 13 RBI, nine runs scored and a .206/.284/.309 slash line across 110 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani pitches 5 hitless innings, but Rafael Marchan's 3-run homer rallies Phillies After Shohei Ohtani pitched five hitless innings for the Dodgers, the Phillies’ Rafael Marchan hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer with two o...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Walker Buehler works 5 strong innings in his Phillies debut, an 8-2 win over the Royals

Walker Buehler pitched five strong innings in his Philadelphia debut, Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott homered, and the Phillies won their fifth straight, 8-2 over the Kansas City Roy...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Sparks offense in win Marchan went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact Marchan drove in all of the Phillies' runs, delivering a two-run double in the second inning before working a bases-loaded walk in the third. It marked a rare bright spot in what's been a tough season for the backup catcher, who's slashing .183/.280/.256 with one homer, nine RBI and six runs scored across 94 plate appearances.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sparks offense in win Marchan went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies edge Nationals 3-2 to claim weekend series Ranger Suarez pitched seven scoreless innings and Rafael Marchan knocked in three runs as the host Philadelphia Phillies topped the Washingt...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Suarez has career-high 11 strikeouts as Phils hold off Nats for 3-2 victory

Ranger Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings and backup catcher Rafael Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia with three RBIs and the Phillies held...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Picking up rare start Marchan will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact With top backstop J.T. Realmuto receiving a rare day off, Marchan will pick up just his 24th start of the season Sunday. Marchan enters the series finale with the Nationals having slashed .177/.270/.241 with one home run, six runs and six RBI across 90 plate appearances in 2025.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Singer works 6 shutout innings, Steer drives in 3 runs as the Reds end Phillies' 4-game win streak

Brady Singer pitched six shutout innings, Spencer Steer drove in three runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat NL East-leading Philadelphia 6-1 Tuesday night, halting the Phillies’ four-...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Mayo and Jackson lead Orioles to 5-1 victory over the Phillies

Coby Mayo hit a three-run homer, Jeremiah Jackson doubled in a run for his first extra-base hit and RBI in the majors and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 o...

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Filling in for resting Realmuto Marchan will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact He'll draw his 20th start of the season while top backstop J.T. Realmuto gets a breather for the day game after a night game. Marchan will head into Wednesday's contest with a .175/.268/.254 slash line to go with one home run, six RBI and five runs over 72 plate appearances on the campaign.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for resting Realmuto Marchan will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Smith hits an RBI single in the 8th to give Astros 2-1 win over Phillies

Cam Smith hit an RBI single in the eighth inning to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Doubles, scores run in win Marchan went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 5-2 victory over the Marlins.

Impact Marchan's playing time has been scarce in 2025 -- he's appeared in only 19 games -- but he's been effective lately when called upon to fill in for J.T. Realmuto as Philadelphia's backup catcher. Over his last 26 plate appearances (10 games), the switch-hitting backstop is slashing .261/.346/.478 with one home run, two doubles, three RBI and four runs scored. With Realmuto healthy, however, Marchan doesn't have a clear pathway to consistent at-bats.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Skenes dominated again without getting a win. This time, the Pirates ace didn't mind

Paul Skenes allowed one unearned run and two hits with seven strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings, but didn't pick up the win in a 2-1 victory for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelph...

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto leaves game after being hit in area of protective cup by foul tip

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JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Alejandro Kirk has winning hit in ninth inning as Blue Jays beat Phillies 2-1

Alejandro Kirk drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1

JUNE 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves RHP AJ Smith-Shawver diagnosed with torn UCL, moved to 60-day injured list

The Atlanta Braves say rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has a torn UCL in his pitching elbow

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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