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It sounded like the Phillies might non-tender Stubbs and go look for a better backup, but they do like his vibes. He still might not be guaranteed the spot in spring training, since longtime prospect Rafael Marchán is out of options. Stubbs, 31, hit .207/.296/.262 in a career-high 187 plate appearances last season.

As expected, Realmuto is not available for Tuesday’s contest as he recovers from his knee contusion. He’s not likely to play before the weekend, and Garrett Stubbs will get the nod behind the plate while Realmuto sits.

Realmuto was hopeful of playing during the current three-game series against the Rays, but he’s still dealing with fluid in his knee. Garrett Stubbs is starting in his place tonight.

Realmuto suffered a knee bruise, so he’s not expected to be out long, but the Phillies also have a commanding lead in the NL East, so they can afford to be cautious with their veteran catcher, who already missed time this season with a knee injury. Garrett Stubbs will start in his place and bat ninth against the Rays on Monday.

No surprise here after Realmuto made an early exit from Friday’s game against his former club with a left knee contusion. It’ll be Garrett Stubbs handling the catching duties on Saturday afternoon. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.

The veteran has started the first two games in the series, so he’ll take a seat and let Garrett Stubbs take over for the final game of the series. Realmuto has experienced a down season amidst injuries in 2024, slashing .265/.321/.418 with 10 home runs and one steal in 78 games. It appears his days as one of the top catchers off the board in fantasy leagues are behind him.

It was all about placement for Stubbs today; he didn’t hit a ball over 86 mph. The triple was an 83-mph grounder down the first base line that Vinnie Pasquantino couldn’t reach. After it rolled down into the corner, Dairon Blanco slipped while trying to corral the ball. It was Stubbs’ third career triple. He also matched his career high by collecting his fourth double today.

Stubbs put the Phillies on the board with a solo homer off Roddery Muñoz to lead off the third inning, his first homer of the season. It was one of two runs the Phillies would score in the loss to Miami. The 29-year-old backstop has taken over as the primary catcher with J.T. Realmuto on the injured list. He’s slashing .216/.281/.261 across 96 plate appearances.

Realmuto will take a seat Sunday for the finale against the Nationals. Garrett Stubbs will handle catching duties in Realmuto’s absence and hit eighth.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters before Sunday’s game that Realmuto showed up to the park with a “banged up” knee, so he decided to give the backstop a day off. Thomson also said that the absence was precautionary, so there’s a good chance Realmuto is back in the coming days. Garrett Stubbs is hitting ninth and catching Sunday.