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Phillies face the Mets with 1-0 series lead

The Philadelphia Phillies take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the New York Mets

APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Athletics try to avoid series sweep against the Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies play the Oakland Athletics looking to sweep their three-game series

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Phillies bring 1-0 series advantage over Athletics into game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled, placed on 60-day IL Marchan was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and placed on the 60-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Thursday.

Impact Marchan missed out on an Opening Day roster spot this year, and he'll be sidelined for the first two months of the season due to a hamstring strain. His placement on the 60-day IL clears room on the 40-man roster for Bryson Stott.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Did the Phillies Forget About These Top Prospects? Logan O’Hoppe and Rafael Marchan looked like locks to make the major league roster. Why have both now been shipped off to Triple-A?

APRIL 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Impact Marchan had been serving as the backup catcher since Andrew Knapp tested positive for COVID-19 in late August. Knapp is now ready to go, so Marchan will return to the minors.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to reserve role Marchan remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Marchan had caught six consecutive games from Aug. 28 through Sept. 3, but he'll be on the bench for the third contest in a row as the Phillies begin their series in Milwaukee. Now that J.T. Realmuto has been cleared to resume catching duties after recently battling ankle and shoulder injuries, Marchan's playing time will likely be scarce the rest of the way.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'We trust him': Phillies' Rafael Marchan earns praise, shows feel and focus as he's thrust into pennant race at 22 Rafael Marchan, in the estimation of Phillies execs and coaches, has separated himself as a young catcher. "We love him," Dusty Wathan said.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Phillies rally past Nationals 7-6, complete series sweep

Andrew McCutchen drove in four runs and the Philadelphia Phillies erased a six-run deficit against the Washington Nationals to earn a 7-6 victory and a three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Cranks first homer Marchan went 1-for-4 with a two run home run and a walk during Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

Impact Marchan evened up the score with a 397-foot knock against Patrick Corbin in the sixth inning. The long ball was the first of the season for the 22-year-old, who has gone 4-for-16 since getting recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. He's expected to serve as the backup catcher with Andrew Knapp sidelined (COVID-19).

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Segura's single in 11th lifts Phillies over Diamondbacks 7-6

Jean Segura singled with one out in the 11th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a game with a number of late-inning twists

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Rejoins major-league club Marchan was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact Marchan was sent to the minors in early August, and he hit .172 with two doubles, eight runs and seven RBI in 17 games at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He'll serve as depth at catcher after Andrew Knapp (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 IL on Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Phillies optioned Marchan to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Marchan had been serving as the Phillies' No. 3 catcher behind J.T. Realmuto and Andrew Knapp, but the club will swap him out for a bullpen piece in lefty Damon Jones. During his time with the Phillies, Marchan appeared in three games and went 2-for-5 with two runs.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to big club The Phillies recalled Marchan from Double-A Reading on Thursday.

Impact He'll serve as the Phillies' No. 2 catcher behind J.T. Realmuto for a few days after backup backstop Andrew Knapp (personal) was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move. The Phillies are scheduled to play a doubleheader against the Nationals on Thursday, so Marchan should start behind the plate for one of those contests while Realmuto rests.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Double-A Marchan was demoted to Double-A Reading on Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Marchan spent substantial time with the big-league club in May and June, slashing .278/.316/.333 across 19 plate appearances. He's hit just .200 since being demoted to Triple-A in late June, and now he'll move down to Double-A for the time being.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Marchan served as the backup catcher recently while Andrew Knapp (concussion) was sidelined, and he went 2-for-5 with two strikeouts. He'll now head back to the minors after Knapp was reinstated from the 7-day injured list in a corresponding move.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flores homers twice, Giants rout Phillies 11-2

Wilmer Flores had four hits, including two of San Francisco’s four home runs, and the Giants routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Hoskins breaks out of slump with 6 RBIs, Phillies top Giants

Rhys Hoskins broke out a 2 for 40 slump with a pair of home runs and a career-best six RBIs, leading the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Francisco Giants 13-6

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Recalled by Phillies Marchan will be recalled by the Phillies on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Marchan will provide depth behind the plate since Andrew Knapp will enter the concussion protocol after he exited Friday's game against the Giants. The 22-year-old has appeared in five major-league games this year and has gone 3-for-13 with a double, two runs, a walk and four strikeouts.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact Marchan was recalled Thursday but never seemed likely to stick around long, as he was on the roster as the team's third catcher. He did appear off the bench that day but will head back to the minors to receive regular at-bats while awaiting his next opportunity. Reliever Enyel De Los Santos was recalled in a corresponding move.

JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Segura's 2-run single in 10th lifts Phillies over Braves 4-3

Jean Segura hit a two-run single high off the left-field fence in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3

JUNE 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Recalled by Phillies Marchan was recalled by the Phillies on Thursday.

Impact Chase Anderson landed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move, which means Marchan is merely with the team as the third catcher. He's unlikely to see many at-bats during his time with the team and appears to be primarily around in an insurance role.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marchan had served as a depth option behind the plate recently but will return to the minors after J.T. Realmuto (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day IL. Marchan appeared in just four games during his time with the major-league club and went 3-for-13 with a double, a run, a walk and four strikeouts during that time.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera's hitting, arm helps Phillies beat Marlins 3-2

Odubel Herrera tripled leading off the ninth inning and scored the tiebreaking run on Ronald Torreyes’ comebacker, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 3-2 win over the Miami Marlins...

MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Phillies place Realmuto on COVID-related IL, recall Marchan

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed catcher J

MAY 13, 2021 • Associated Press

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