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Marchán leads Harper-less Phillies over Braves 5-4 in doubleheader opener for 23rd win in 29 games

Backup catcher Rafael Marchán hit a two-run homer, drove in the go-ahead run when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning and caught two runners stealing,...

MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting rare start Thursday Marchan will start at catcher and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact With top backstop J.T. Realmuto getting a breather for the day game after a night game, Marchan will pick up his 10th start of the season. So long as Realmuto stays healthy, he'll likely shoulder one of the heaviest workloads among No. 1 catchers, leaving few opportunities available for Marchan.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rare start Thursday Marchan will start at catcher and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Rockies.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Mick Abel stays under control in his major league debut, beats Pirates star Paul Skenes

Mick Abel stayed under control in his major league debut

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Bryce Harper comes through at the right time as the Phillies snap the Cardinals winning streak

Bryce Harper's bloop single capped off a two-run rally in the seventh inning for the Phillies as they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Sanoja has 5 RBIs as Marlins rally to beat Phillies 7-5 in 10 innings

Javier Sanoja hit his first major league home run, had five RBIs and the Miami Marlins rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 in 10 innings

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Drawing fourth start of season Marchan will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Giants, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact After winning the backup catcher job coming out of spring training, Marchan has predictably seen sparse use over the first three weeks of the season while top backstop J.T. Realmuto has maintained health. Marchan will pick up his fourth start of 2025 on Wednesday, with Realmuto getting a day off from catching and serving as the Phillies' designated hitter.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

For Marchán, making Opening Day roster a long time coming NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Even though Rafael Marchan’s chances of making his first MLB team out of camp were all but written in stone heading into...

MARCH 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Phillies option Garrett Stubbs, to start with Rafael Marchan as backup The Phillies optioned Garrett Stubbs to Triple A Thursday, giving the backup catching job to start the season to Rafael Marchan.

MARCH 20, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Meet the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies: C Rafael Marchán Meet the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies catcher Rafael Marchán.

MARCH 11, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Favorite for backup job Marchan is favored to win the Phillies' backup catcher job this spring, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marchan is a decent enough prospect on both sides of the ball who's been knocking on the door ever since 2020, when he appeared in three games and hit his first professional home run at any level. He hasn't done anything to force his way onto the roster, however, hitting .238/.328/.328 at the Triple-A level across parts of four seasons. The 25-year-old is now out of options, which could give him the leg up over career backup Garrett Stubbs, who offers little more than clubhouse leadership. With J.T. Realmuto now in his age-34 season and set to be a free agent, Marchan could be auditioning to be the catcher of the future this spring.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Marchan to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact J.T. Realmuto (knee) was activated off the injured list Saturday, squeezing Marchan out of the major-league catcher group. The 25-year-old backstop owns a solid .894 OPS through 56 plate appearances with the Phillies, though he'll remain in the minors as long as Realmuto and Garrett Stubbs are both active.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Marchan to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact J.T. Realmuto (knee) was activated from the injured list Saturday, squeezing Marchan off the big-league roster. The 25-year-old backstop owns a solid .894 OPS through 56 plate appearances with the Phillies, though he'll remain in the minors as long as Realmuto and Garrett Stubbs are both active.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, two doubles in win Marchan went 3-for-3 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Marchan's been red hot, going 8-for-16 with four extra-base hits in his last four games. With J.T. Realmuto (knee) out, the 25-year-old Marchan has certainly made the most of the opportunity -- he's now slashing .313/.353/.583 with three homers, six RBI and eight runs scored through 52 plate appearances. He's likely earned the primary catching job over Garrett Stubbs for now, though Realmuto is expected to rejoin the Phillies following the All-Star break.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Marchan went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.

Impact Marchan's homer was his second in his last four games, and this was his second multi-hit effort of the season. The catcher is batting .250 with three homers, five RBI, six runs scored, two doubles and no stolen bases over 39 plate appearances. Marchan and Garrett Stubbs continue to split the catching duties while J.T. Realmuto recovers from a right knee surgery.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies play the Padres after Marchan's 4-hit game

The Philadelphia Phillies play the San Diego Padres after Rafael Marchan's four-hit game on Monday

JUNE 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Moves rehab up to Triple-A The Phillies transferred Marchan's (back) rehab assignment from Single-A Clearwater to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with a walk in his first game with the lat...

Impact Marchan missed all of spring training and began the season on the Phillies' 10-day injured list with a back issue. He played four rehab games with Clearwater, going 3-for-11 with a home run. With J.T. Realmuto and Garrett Stubbs holding down the catching duties with the Phillies, Marchan is likely to be optioned to Lehigh Valley once he comes off the IL.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned Philadelphia activated Marchan (hand/wrist) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Impact Marchan is recovered from March surgery to repair a fractured right hamate bone, but the Phillies will continue to roll with J.T. Realmuto and Garrett Stubbs as their major-league catching tandem.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab games Marchan (hand/wrist) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Clearwater.

Impact Marchan was placed on the 60-day injured list before the start of the 2023 regular season after requiring surgery for a fractured right hamate bone. He figures to require a large number of minor-league at-bats and might ultimately be stationed at Triple-A Lehigh Valley once he's deemed fully fit.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nears rehab assignment Marchan (hand/wrist) is on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Sunday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Marchan suffered a fractured right hamate bone at Phillies camp this spring, but he has made steady progress since undergoing surgery and is about ready again for live competition. The 24-year-old catcher could eventually challenge Garrett Stubbs for the backup job behind J.T. Realmuto.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL Marchan (hand/wrist) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Marchan was initially believed to have a bruised right hamate bone, but further testing has revealed a fracture. Garrett Stubbs will open as the backup catcher for the Phillies behind J.T. Realmuto.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies score late against Alcantara, hold off Marlins 2-1

JULY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Heading back to Triple-A Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact The 23-year-old was promoted Tuesday since starting catcher J.T. Realmuto can't enter Canada due to his vaccination status. Garrett Stubbs started both games behind the plate for the Phillies, so Marchan will return to the minors without making his season debut.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Tuesday Marchan was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact The 23-year-old will join the big-league club for the two-game series in Toronto this week since starting catcher J.T. Realmuto is unable to enter Canada due to his vaccination status. Marchan has a .632 OPS in 20 big-league games this year and should fill a backup role behind Garrett Stubbs.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned The Phillies activated Marchan (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact With J.T. Realmuto and Garrett Stubbs locked in as the top two catchers on the depth chart, the Phillies didn't have a spot on the 26-man active roster for Marchan, whose 20-day rehab window came to a close. He'll likely play on a regular basis at Lehigh Valley, with whom he slashed .235/.366/.412 in 10 games during his rehab assignment.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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