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Player DetailRafael Marchán
Rafael Marchán Injury News & Updates
Jun 20, 2023
Activated and optioned
Philadelphia activated Marchan (hand/wrist) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
ANALYSIS
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.
May 30, 2023
Cleared for rehab games
Marchan (hand/wrist) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Clearwater.
ANALYSIS
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 25, 2023
Nears rehab assignment
Marchan (hand/wrist) is on track to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Sunday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 30, 2023
Placed on 60-day IL
Marchan (hand/wrist) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Dealing with bruised hamate
Marchan is nursing a bruised right hamate bone in Phillies camp, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
That explains why Marchan hasn't played in a Grapefruit League game since last Tuesday. He can't hit right now, per Gelb, and it's unclear whether this issue might linger into the regular season. Garrett Stubbs (knee) is also currently sidelined, so the Phillies are down their No. 2 and No. 3 catchers with Opening Day fast approaching.
Jul 13, 2022
Heading back to Triple-A
Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 12, 2022
Called up Tuesday
Marchan was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 13, 2022
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
May 31, 2022
Moves rehab to Triple-A
The Phillies transferred Marchan's (hamstring) rehab assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Marchan will get a stiffer test after he went 3-for-13 with two doubles, two walks and a run scored in the first four games of his rehab assignment at High-A Jersey Shore. The 23-year-old has been stuck on the 60-day injured list all season and may not overtake Garrett Stubbs as the Phillies' No. 2 catcher behind J.T. Realmuto whenever he's ultimately activated.
May 25, 2022
Kicks off rehab assignment
Marchan (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at High-A Jersey Shore on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Marchan has been cleared for his first game action of the season after spending the past seven weeks on the 60-day injured list while recovering from a left hamstring strain. The Phillies will likely use close to the entire 20-day rehab window to evaluate Marchan before eventually activating him from the IL. He could be option to Triple-A Lehigh Valley once he's formally reinstated, as Garrett Stubbs has performed well in limited opportunities as the Phillies' No. 2 catcher behind J.T. Realmuto.
Apr 7, 2022
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 12, 2021
Optioned to Triple-A
Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 6, 2021
Returns to reserve role
Marchan remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 1, 2021
Cranks first homer
Marchan went 1-for-4 with a two run home run and a walk during Tuesday's win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
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).
Aug 27, 2021
Rejoins major-league club
Marchan was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 4, 2021
Sent to minors
The Phillies optioned Marchan to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 29, 2021
Moves up to big club
The Phillies recalled Marchan from Double-A Reading on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jul 27, 2021
Demoted to Double-A
Marchan was demoted to Double-A Reading on Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 26, 2021
Sent down Saturday
Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 19, 2021
Recalled by Phillies
Marchan will be recalled by the Phillies on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 12, 2021
Sent back to Triple-A
Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Jun 10, 2021
Recalled by Phillies
Marchan was recalled by the Phillies on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
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.
May 29, 2021
Sent down Saturday
Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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 13, 2021
Gets call-up
The Phillies recalled Marchan from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Marchan will join the Phillies to provide a No. 2 option at catcher behind Andrew Knapp after top backstop J.T. Realmuto (knee) was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list in a corresponding move. The Phillies have yet to release a timeline for when Realmuto might be ready to rejoin the active roster, but however long he's up with the big club, Marchan is unlikely to see much work.
May 1, 2021
Optioned to alternate camp
Marchan was optioned to the Phillies' alternate training site Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Marchan was called up to serve as catching depth Friday, but he didn't take the field. The 22-year-old will likely begin the season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Apr 30, 2021
Called up by Phillies
Marchan was recalled by the Phillies on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Marchan will join the team with Didi Gregorius (ribs) landing on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. He's unlikely to get many opportunities during his time with the team, as he's stuck behind J.T. Realmuto and Andrew Knapp on the catcher depth chart.
Mar 28, 2021
Moves to minor-league camp
The Phillies optioned Marchan (hamstring) to their minor-league camp Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Marchan missed most of spring training with a hamstring injury, but he was at least able to make his return to game action Friday against the Blue Jays, going 0-for-2 while serving as the backup catcher behind J.T. Realmuto. Though the hamstring issue seems to be behind him, Marchan's absence from most of camp was enough to prevent him from making a serious run at unseating Andrew Knapp for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. Expect Marchan to begin the 2021 season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Mar 19, 2021
Gets work in simulated game
Marchan (hamstring) played in a simulated game Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
J.T. Realmuto's fractured thumb could in theory give Marchan a chance to break camp as Andrew Knapp's backup, but it doesn't look as though that's going to happen. Realmuto appears to be on roughly the same schedule as Marchan, as he played in the same simulated game Friday, so there probably won't be a window where Marchan is healthy but Realmuto is still hurt.
Mar 11, 2021
Out until late March
Marchan's hamstring issue will keep him out until at least the last week of March, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
If healthy, Marchan could potentially be needed at the start of the season, as J.T. Realmuto hopes to be ready to go following his fractured thumb but still hasn't gotten into game action. Marchan is the only other backstop on the 40-man roster besides Andrew Knapp. Non-roster invitee Jeff Mathis could make the team should neither Realmuto nor Marchan be cleared to play, but the Phillies would certainly prefer not to have to clear a 40-man roster spot just to add a backup catcher for a week or two.
Mar 8, 2021
Dealing with hamstring issue
Marchan hasn't appeared in a game since the end of February due to a hamstring issue, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Marchan jumped straight from High-A to the big leagues last season, appearing in three games. He's likely to open this year in the minors but could have been called upon to open the season as Andrew Knapp's backup if J.T. Realmuto (thumb) isn't ready to go by Opening Day. It's unclear whether or not Marchan's injury is serious enough to threaten his readiness for the start of the season, but if both Realmuto and Marchan aren't ready to go it will likely be non-roster invitee Jeff Mathis who earns the backup job.
Sep 19, 2020
Launches first career homer
Marchan got the start in the second game of Friday's doubleheader sweep of the Blue Jays, going 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a second run scored.
ANALYSIS
Remarkably, it was the 21-year-old's first professional homer at any level. Marchan's opportunities to contribute should dry up as soon as J.T. Realmuto (hip) is able to play again, but the rookie was at least able to make an impact when he got the chance.
Sep 13, 2020
Joins big club
The Phillies selected Marchan's contract from their alternate training site ahead of the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
With Philadelphia in need of a healthy backstop with J.T. Realmuto (hip) unavailable for either end of the doubleheader, Marchan will make the jump to the majors without having ever appearance above the High-A level. Andrew Knapp, who worked behind the plate in the Phillies' 2-1 loss in the first game of the twin bill, will achieve the rare feat of making two starts at catcher in a doubleheader, as he's in the lineup for Game 2. The Phillies may not be keen on having Knapp catch all seven innings of the contest, however, so Marchan could be summoned off the bench for his MLB debut at some point during the game.
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