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Migraine Scratch Forces Phillies' Makeshift Outfield in 4-0 Loss to Marlins

A recent choice to keep versatile catcher Garrett Stubbs underscored the club's thin outfield depth.

Overview

  • Justin Crawford was scratched minutes before Saturday's first pitch with a migraine, with Brandon Marsh still out after a right-elbow hit-by-pitch that showed no fracture.
  • Don Mattingly shifted Garrett Stubbs to left field, Adolis Garcia to center, and Felix Reyes to right to cover the absences.
  • The Phillies kept Stubbs on the roster as a third catcher and super-utility option as J.T. Realmuto returned, designating Dylan Moore for assignment.
  • The patchwork lineup produced a single hit in a 4-0 defeat to Miami.
  • Mattingly said carrying a third catcher lets him pinch-hit for Rafael Marchán and rest Realmuto more, noting Stubbs can play multiple positions and run.