"There's nothing that says he couldn't be the 26th man and we carry three catchers. Thomson said left field could be a possibility, but he also mentioned first and third base. The extent of Stubbs' infield experience as a professional includes one game at first base at Triple-A in 2018, and 11 appearances at second base with Sugar Land from 2019 to 2021."
"The 32-year-old Stubbs has a 70 wRC+ across 521 big-league plate appearances. He's spent parts of the past four seasons with the Phillies after coming over in a trade from Houston. Stubbs seemed like a viable backup catcher option in his first year with the club, slashing .264/.350/.462 across 50 games in 2022. His production at the plate has tailed off considerably since then."
The Phillies face a roster opening due to outfielder Johan Rojas's PED suspension. Manager Rob Thomson is considering catcher Garrett Stubbs for the 26th roster spot, with Stubbs training across multiple positions including left field, first base, and third base. While Stubbs has limited professional experience outside catching—15 career outfield appearances and minimal infield work—Thomson sees value in carrying three catchers for flexibility. The 32-year-old has declined offensively since joining Philadelphia, posting a 70 wRC+ across 521 career plate appearances. J.T. Realmuto anchors the catching position on a three-year deal, with Rafael Marchan as the leading backup candidate.
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