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Phillies' 'no-brainer' backup catcher decision turns into .308 OPS disaster
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling with a 10-19 record, tied for the worst in baseball, as backup catcher Rafael Marchan's performance has been disappointing. With starting catcher J.T. Realmuto injured, Marchan's future with the team is uncertain.
Key points
- Phillies have a 10-19 record, tied for worst in MLB
- J.T. Realmuto is currently on the injured list
- Rafael Marchan has a .308 OPS as backup catcher
- Marchan's struggles may lead to a roster change
- Garrett Stubbs was passed over for Marchan in spring training
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From firing Rob Thomson to naming Don Mattingly the interim manager, the Philadelphia Phillies have had a busy week for all the wrong reasons.
The main problem, of course, is that a team with World Series aspirations is tied with the New York Mets for the worst record (10-19) in baseball.
It doesn't help that Philadelphia's starting catcher, J.T. Realmuto, is on the injured list with back spasms. The Phillies entered the season with Rafael Marchan as backup catcher, but his time with the NL East club may be running low.
"Rafael Marchán won the backup catcher job over Garrett Stubbs in spring training, which was a no-brainer at the moment," FanSided's Christopher Kline wrote Wednesday. "And while that fact hasn't necessarily changed — Stubbs is far from a proven MLB hitter — Marchán's early struggles have called into question just how much longer he'll be on the Phillies roster. He's out of contract options, so it's at the point where Philadelphia will need to trade or waive him to make a change."
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Q&A
What is Rafael Marchan's current OPS with the Phillies?
Rafael Marchan has a .308 OPS, which has raised concerns about his performance as the backup catcher.
Why did the Phillies choose Rafael Marchan over Garrett Stubbs?
The Phillies selected Rafael Marchan as the backup catcher in spring training, considering it a 'no-brainer' decision at the time.
What are the implications of J.T. Realmuto's injury for the Phillies?
J.T. Realmuto's injury has put additional pressure on the struggling backup catcher, Rafael Marchan, and may lead to a roster change if Marchan's performance does not improve.
