RAFAEL MARCHÁN NEWS

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

Gets call-up The Phillies recalled Marchan from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Impact 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 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to alternate camp Marchan was optioned to the Phillies' alternate training site Saturday.

Impact 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.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Phillies Marchan was recalled by the Phillies on Friday.

Impact 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.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to minor-league camp The Phillies optioned Marchan (hamstring) to their minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets work in simulated game Marchan (hamstring) played in a simulated game Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 if neither Realmuto nor Marchan are cleared to play, but the Phillies would certainly prefer not to have to open a 40-man roster spot just to add a backup catcher for a week or two.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Phillies: Unsung hero Rafael Marchan displays new skill Philadelphia Phillies rookie catcher Rafael Marchan launched his first home run as a professional on Friday night. With one week left in the...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

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 homer and a second run scored.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE