Rafael Marchan

Finnegan got the call to extinguish a ninth-inning fire after rookie Brad Lord allowed three consecutive batters to reach safely, which brought the potential tying run to the on-deck circle, making it a save situation despite Washington holding a five-run lead at the time. He got Rafael Marchan to ground into a fielder's choice before striking out Kyle Schwarber and coaxing a game-ending line out from Alec Bohm. The 33-year-old veteran appears locked into the closer role for the Nationals and should be rostered in all fantasy formats.

Realmuto went 0-for-4 before exiting. The Phillies say his exit was precautionary, but it's still a situation to monitor. Rafael Marchan will handle catching duties with Realmuto out.

The Phillies announced Thursday that they’ve optioned catcher Garrett Stubbs to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In doing so, they all but confirmed that switch-hitting Rafael Marchan will be their backup catcher. Stubbs, 31, is the far more experienced of the two and performed better in limited spring action, but Marchan is out of minor league options.…

The Phillies announced Thursday that they’ve optioned catcher Garrett Stubbs to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In doing so, they all but confirmed that switch-hitting Rafael Marchan will be their backup catcher. Stubbs, 31, is the far more experienced of the two and performed better in limited spring action, but Marchan is out of minor league options.…

Stubbs will begin the 2025 season in the minors, which means Rafael Marchan will be the backup catcher to JT Realmuto to begin the campaign.