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Phillies Cut Catcher Garcia, Depth Strained
1 May
Summary
- Garcia was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.
- Stubbs and Marchan are currently injured catchers.
- Garcia lost his 40-man roster spot but remains in the organization.
As of May 1, 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies have outrighted catcher Garcia to their Triple-A affiliate, Lehigh Valley. This decision means Garcia is no longer on the team's 40-man roster but will continue to provide depth within the organization.
Garcia's reassignment occurred on Monday, following recent roster cuts. This move leaves the Phillies with only two catchers, Garrett Stubbs and Rafael Marchan, who are both dealing with injuries. Stubbs has a knee issue from the World Baseball Classic, while Marchan is recovering from a wrist injury.
Should Stubbs's knee prevent his availability for Opening Day, or if Marchan's wrist continues to be a concern, Garcia could potentially be added back to the active 26-man roster. His brief stint with the Phillies this season has seen him go hitless in seven at-bats.
