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Phillies to designate catcher Garrett Stubbs for assignment
The Philadelphia Phillies plan to designate catcher Garrett Stubbs for assignment, which would remove him from their 40-man roster.
Stubbs joined the Phillies from the Houston Astros in the 2021-22 offseason and spent three seasons backing up J.T. Realmuto.
He later fell behind Rafael Marchán on the catching depth chart and played in 35 games this season, batting .153 without a home run.
Once the move is officially announced, the Phillies will have five days to trade Stubbs or place him on waivers.
He may clear waivers and choose minor league free agency, but that outcome is not certain.
Philadelphia’s catchers combined for a .183 batting average this year, the lowest production among major league teams.
The team wants to reduce Realmuto’s workload and may seek a more reliable backup catcher, with free-agent and trade options available.
The Phillies informed catcher Garrett Stubbs that they are designating him for assignment.
The move will end Stubbs’ five-year tenure with the organization.
Stubbs appeared in 35 games this season and batted .153 with no home runs in 65 plate appearances.
He was third on Philadelphia’s catching depth chart behind J.T. Realmuto and Rafael Marchán.
Once the Phillies officially announce the move, they will have five days to trade Stubbs or place him on waivers.
- Who
- The Philadelphia Phillies and catcher Garrett Stubbs.
- What
- The Phillies informed Stubbs that they are designating him for assignment.
- When
- Reported on October 30, 2026; the official announcement was still pending.
- Where
- Philadelphia.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Philadelphia acquired Stubbs from the Houston Astros in a minor trade.
The Phillies placed Stubbs on waivers after trying unsuccessfully to trade him.
Stubbs returned to the major league roster when Realmuto went on the injured list.
MLB Trade Rumors reported that the Phillies had informed Stubbs of the planned designation.
- Games this season
- 35
- Plate appearances this season
- 65
- Batting average this season
- .153
- Philadelphia tenure
- Five years
- Career with Philadelphia
- .212/.292/.300 in 181 contests