Garrett Stubbs
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Mar 20 2025The Phillies optioned Stubbs to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This transaction locks in Rafael Marchan as the backup catcher behind J.T. Realmuto in Philadelphia to begin the 2025 regular season. Stubbs had a respectable spring with an .804 OPS in 10 games, and he has developed a reputation as a well-liked clubhouse presence, but he is a career .215/.294/.311 hitter in the major leagues.
Feb 10 2025Stubbs is not the favorite to win the Phillies' backup catcher job, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs has backed up J.T. Realmuto for three straight seasons, offering good vibes in the clubhouse but very little at the plate, slashing .222/.305/.324. He'd probably do a capable job in that same role this season, but 25-year-old Rafael Marchan is now out of options and has a better chance to be part of the team's future.
Nov 22 2024Stubbs signed a one-year contract with the Phillies on Friday to avoid arbitration. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: By avoiding arbitration, Stubbs will serve as the Phillies' backup catcher behind J.T. Realmuto for a fourth straight season in 2025. Stubbs finished the 2024 regular season slashing .207/.296/.262 with five stolen bases, one home run and 11 RBI over 186 plate appearances.
Sep 15 2024Stubbs is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be on the bench for the fourth straight game and is likely to see scant playing time down the stretch after J.T. Realmuto returned to action Friday following a week-long absence. Stubbs will at least stick around as the top backup to Realmuto after the Phillies designated No. 3 backstop Aramis Garcia for assignment Sunday.
Aug 26 2024Stubbs went 4-for-4 with a triple, a double, one RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs tripled and scored in the third inning before doubling in a run and scoring again in the sixth. He capped off his big day in the eighth inning with a single and another run scored. Stubbs is now slashing .216/.310/.281 with six extra-base hits through 158 plate appearances this season, but his starting opportunities are expected to remain fairly limited while top backstop J.T. Realmuto is available.
Jul 24 2024Stubbs will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's included in the lineup for the series finale in Minnesota, Stubbs has moved back into the No. 2 role at catcher after JT Realmuto was reinstated from the injured list Saturday. Realmuto has been on the bench twice in the Phillies' five contests since his activation, but both of his absences came in day games after night games.
Jul 12 2024Stubbs is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As per usual, Stubbs will yield to Rafael Marchan behind the dish with a lefty pitcher on the mound (Hogan Harris). Stubbs is slashing .194/.259/.243 across 112 plate appearances this season.
Jul 7 2024Stubbs will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting out in three of the past four games, Stubbs is back behind the dish for the series finale in Atlanta. In two of those three games that the lefty-hitting Stubbs didn't start, the Phillies opposed left-handed pitchers, so Stubbs would still seem to have a hold on the larger portion of a timeshare at catcher with the switch-hitting Rafael Marchan. Both backstops will see their opportunities decline once J.T. Realmuto (knee) returns from the injured list.
Jun 30 2024Stubbs is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs will get a breather for the series finale after he had started at catcher in both of the previous two contests. Rafael Marchan gets a turn behind the dish Sunday.
Jun 29 2024Stubbs went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old backstop got the Phillies on the board in the third inning by clubbing a Roddery Munoz sinker over the right-field fence. The homer was Stubbs' first of the season, and he's been making a modest impact since J.T. Realmuto (knee) was sidelined, hitting safely in nine of his last 10 games and batting .278 (10-for-36) over that stretch. Saturday's homer was his first of the season, while the RBI was his first since June 2.
Jun 22 2024Stubbs isn't in the Phillies' lineup for Saturday's game versus Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Stubbs will take a seat Saturday as the lefty-throwing Tommy Henry starts on the bump for the Diamondbacks. Rafael Marchan will instead start at catcher while batting ninth.
Jun 21 2024Stubbs isn't in the starting nine for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Jordan Montgomery on the mound for Arizona, Stubbs will yield to Rafael Marchan behind the dish. Stubbs is 4-for-19 (.210) since J.T. Realmuto's (knee) injury.
Jun 19 2024Stubbs is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs will get some rest in the series finale after he caught three of the Phillies' last four games. Rafael Marchan will settle in behind the plate in Wednesday's day game.
Jun 17 2024Stubbs is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs has now made four starts to Rafael Marchan's three since J.T. Realmuto (knee) landed on the shelf after undergoing meniscus surgery. Marchan will handle the catching duties Monday, forming a battery with starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez.
Jun 14 2024Stubbs is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs will give way to Rafael Marchan for the second time in four games despite a right-handed pitcher on the mound for the Orioles. It seems as though Stubbs and Marchan will be in a near 50-50 split behind the plate while J.T. Realmuto (knee) is sidelined.
Jun 12 2024Stubbs is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs is expected to see increased playing time at catcher for the foreseeable future after J.T. Realmuto (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but Rafael Marchan will get the nod behind the plate Wednesday in what represents his first big-league action since 2021. While making his first start since Realmuto landed on the shelf in Tuesday's 4-1 win, Stubbs went 1-for-4 and nabbed his fourth stolen base of the season.
Jun 11 2024Stubbs is starting behind the plate and batting eighth Tuesday against the Red Sox, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old will be making just his 15th start of the season, but he should have a more regular role for the foreseeable future with J.T. Realmuto (knee) landing on the injured list Tuesday. Stubbs has a .173/.271/.192 slash line in 59 plate appearances this season and doesn't offer much fantasy upside.
May 25 2024Stubbs went 2-for-4 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs' playing time remains low as backup to J.T. Realmuto. This was Stubbs' first multi-hit effort of the season, but he's still just 3-for-24 (.125) in May. The catcher is at a .140/.213/.140 slash line with three steals, two RBI and three runs scored over 47 plate appearances this season.
May 15 2024Stubbs is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While J.T. Realmuto managed a sore knee, Stubbs started behind the plate in each of the past three games, going 1-for-12 with a stolen base. Realmuto is back in the lineup at catcher Wednesday, and provided he doesn't experience any setbacks with his knee, he should take on a hefty workload moving forward. Prior to Realmuto's recent absence, Stubbs had started in just six of the Phillies' first 40 games of the season.
May 13 2024Stubbs will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs will make a second straight start while J.T. Realmuto is day-to-day with a knee injury. The Phillies expect Realmuto to avoid a stint on the injured list, but with Tuesday's game beginning at 1:10 p.m. ET, the team could opt to hold him out for another contest while giving Stubbs another turn behind the plate.
Apr 9 2024Stubbs went 1-for-4 with one run and one stolen base in Monday's win against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Playing in a mere two games since Opening Day, the 30-year-old has gone 2-for-7 with a run and a stolen base. Currently locked in as No. 2 catcher behind J.T. Realmuto, Stubbs' position could be reevaluated when Rafael Marchan returns from his back injury.
Oct 1 2023Stubbs went 2-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs got into just seven games after the start of September, serving as backup to workhorse catcher J.T. Realmuto. The multi-hit effort Sunday was just the second such game for Stubbs all season. He slashed .204/.274/.283 with one home run, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases across 125 plate appearances. Stubbs will likely see minimal playing time in the postseason.
Aug 2 2023Stubbs will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll pick up a second consecutive start in place of J.T. Realmuto, who is nursing a hand injury after getting spiked by a Marlins player in Monday's 4-2 win. The Phillies haven't suggested that Realmuto is in line to go on the 10-day injured list, so Stubbs may not be in line for an extended run as the team's No. 1 backstop. Despite being on the active roster all season, Stubbs enters Tuesday's contest with just 70 plate appearances to his name while Realmuto has been one of the majors' more heavily-used catchers.
May 24 2023Stubbs will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With top backstop J.T. Realmuto receiving a breather for the day game after a night game, Stubbs will crack the starting nine for just the eighth time in 49 contests on the season. Stubbs, who owns a .588 OPS over 30 plate appearances in 2023, will likely remain one of MLB's most lightly used backup catchers so long as Realmuto is healthy.
Mar 26 2023Stubbs (knee) will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter and leadoff man in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs (knee) will make his first appearance in the spring lineup since March 4, after he was briefly shut down when a right knee injury cropped up earlier this month while he was working out with Team Israel for the World Baseball Classic. The 29-year-old will look to make up for the lost at-bats by likely playing most of Sunday's game at DH, but the Phillies will presumably want to have him play behind the plate at least once before the end of spring training to feel confident in his ability to handle the No. 2 catcher role behind J.T. Realmuto.
Mar 16 2023Stubbs (knee) said Thursday that he expects to be ready for Opening Day, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs had to bow out of a stint with Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic with what has since been diagnosed as a mild right knee sprain. He has exactly two weeks to get healthy in preparation for filling the backup catcher role behind J.T. Realmuto in Philly.
Mar 14 2023Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday that Stubbs will undergo imaging tests on his right knee, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs began experiencing right knee irritation while playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and has since bowed out of the tournament. Thomson said it doesn't seem to be anything overly concerning, but the Phillies want to know exactly what they're dealing with as they welcome the 29-year-old catcher back to spring camp.
Mar 13 2023Stubbs is dealing with knee discomfort and won't be available Monday for Team Israel in its World Baseball Classic game against Team Puerto Rico, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After informing the Phillies of Stubbs' injury, Team Israel manager Ian Kinsler said that the two sides made the decision to hold the catcher out Monday as a precaution. Stubbs' injury isn't believed to be anything significant, and he could still be available for any World Baseball Classic games that Team Israel plays later this week. The 29-year-old is slated to open the regular season as the top backup catcher in Philadelphia behind No. 1 backstop J.T. Realmuto.
Oct 5 2022Stubbs will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With J.T. Realmuto handling designated-hitter duties in the regular-season finale, Stubbs will get the chance to make his second straight start behind the dish. Stubbs broke out of an 0-for-9 slump in Tuesday's 10-0 loss, going 1-for-2 with a walk.
Aug 17 2022Stubbs went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks, three RBI and an additional run in Tuesday's 11-4 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs slugged one of five Phillies home runs on the night and now sports a superb .898 OPS over 90 plate appearances this season. Though his production would warrant more playing time on most teams, Stubbs is expected to remain one of baseball's more lightly used No. 2 catchers while J.T. Realmuto is available. Realmuto is back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale after getting a rare rest day Tuesday.
Jul 24 2022Stubbs went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs and a strikeout during Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old drew his first start since July 13 during Sunday's matchup since J.T. Realmuto was resting, and he brought the Phillies within one run by homering in the bottom of the eighth inning. Stubbs has appeared in just nine games since the start of July and has gone 4-for-19 with a homer, four runs, an RBI, a stolen base and four strikeouts.
Jun 16 2022Stubbs went 2-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Phillies in danger of not only losing but being shut out, Stubbs rode to the rescue with a walkoff blast against current Miami closer Tanner Scott in the ninth inning. Stubbs doesn't see much action behind J.T. Realmuto, but he's making an impact when he is in the lineup, batting .342 (13-for-38) on the year with three homers and nine RBI.
May 28 2022Stubbs went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The backstop took Chasen Shreve deep in the sixth inning as the Phillies tried unsuccessfully to climb out of an early 7-0 hole. Stubbs has made the most of his infrequent opportunities backing up J.T. Realmuto, batting .379 (11-for-29) in 11 games while recording two homers, four runs, six RBI and a steal.
May 19 2022Stubbs will start at catcher and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Padres, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With top backstop J.T. Realmuto serving as Philadelphia's designated hitter in the series finale, Stubbs will pick up his seventh start of the season. The No. 2 backstop turned in his best game of the season in his last start in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base, an RBI and a run.
Nov 19 2021Stubbs was traded from the Astros to the Phillies on Friday in exchange for Logan Cerny. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was set to be the victim of a roster crunch in Houston, so a change of scenery is probably welcomed by Stubbs. There isn't much behind J.T. Realmuto on the depth chart in Philadelphia, so Stubbs should compete for the backup catcher job in spring training.
Oct 30 2021Stubbs was added to the Astros' World Series roster Saturday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs will replace Jason Castro, who had to be removed from the roster due to COVID-19 protocols. He's likely to be limited to a bench role behind Martin Maldonado.
Oct 18 2021Stubbs (hand) threw and hit Monday after having X-rays come back negative, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs was hit by a foul tip on the right hand while catching a batting practice session Sunday, but the injury doesn't appear to be of any concern given he's already back on the field. The 28-year-old is on the Astros' taxi squad and should remain there unless Martin Maldonado or Jason Castro go down with an injury.
Oct 17 2021Stubbs was hit by a foul tip on the right hand while catching a live batting practice session Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs isn't on the ALCS roster but is with the team as a member of the taxi squad, and he left the field with athletic trainers after being hit by the foul tip. The Astros could end up adding another catcher to the taxi squad if Stubbs is unavailable for any period of time.
Oct 15 2021Stubbs was left off the Astros' ALCS roster. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs provided the Astros with some injury insurance in the ALDS as the team's third catcher, but he didn't get into a game. With a longer, seven-game series against the Red Sox on tap, the Astros elected to go with an extra reliever and could no longer afford the luxury of a third backstop.
Oct 7 2021Stubbs has been included on the Astros' ALDS roster, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs was sent to the minors in mid-September but will serve as a third catcher in the ALDS against the White Sox. He appeared in just three games during his stint at Triple-A Sugar Land and went 0-for-6 with three runs, five walks and two strikeouts.
Sep 17 2021Stubbs was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs joined the Astros when Jason Castro landed on the injured list with a knee injury in late August. He received just 12 at-bats during his latest stint with the big club, tallying two hits, one walk and one RBI while striking out three times. With Castro being activated Friday, Stubbs returns to Sugar Land and likely won't make his way back to the majors this season unless Houston suffers another injury to its catching duo.
Aug 29 2021The Astros called up Stubbs (ankle) from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs hasn't played for Sugar Land since Aug. 19 due to a right ankle sprain, but the Astros' decision to bring him up from the minors implies that the team doesn't have much concern about the injury. At the very least, Stubbs is in better health that fellow catcher Jason Castro (knee), whom Houston moved to the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Stubbs will serve as the No. 2 catcher behind Martin Maldonado while Castro is on the shelf.
Jul 25 2021Stubbs was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs was promoted by Houston on Monday and received one at-bat during his time with the team. He'll return to the minors with Martin Maldonado and Jason Castro healthy.
Jul 19 2021Stubbs was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs has bounced between the minors and majors throughout 2021 and will return to the Astros again Monday. The 28-year-old has 24 plate appearances in eight games and is unlikely to see much action with Martin Maldonado and Jason Castro healthy.
Jul 5 2021Stubbs was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs started in one game during his most recent stint on the major-league roster, and he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. He'll now head back to the minors since Martin Maldonado (bereavement) will return to the active roster ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Athletics.
Jun 30 2021Stubbs was recalled by the Astros on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs spent a week with Triple-A Sugar Land, but he'll rejoin the Astros after Martin Maldonado was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday. Jason Castro is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Wednesday's series finale against Baltimore, and he'll likely serve as the primary backstop in Maldonado's absence.
Jun 23 2021Stubbs was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs spent nearly a week on the major-league roster, but he didn't make any starts and went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI in two appearances as a pinch hitter. He'll now head back to the minors as part of a transaction to make room for Kyle Tucker (illness), who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.
Jun 17 2021The Astros recalled Stubbs from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old joins Martin Maldonado and Jason Castro on the Astros' catching depth chart, but he can also offer some outfield depth while Kyle Tucker (illness) misses time on the COVID-19 list. Stubbs has gone 3-for-15 in five games with the big-league club this season.
Jun 15 2021The Astros optioned Stubbs to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jason Castro (Achilles) cleared to return from the injured list, Stubbs' services were no longer needed as the No. 2 catcher behind Martin Maldonado. During his nearly three-week stay in Houston, Stubbs only appeared in four games, going 3-for-15.
May 28 2021Stubbs was recalled by the Astros on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs spent just over a month with Triple-A Sugar Land and slashed .333/.471/.444 with three doubles and three RBI in eight games with the minor-league club. He'll now serve as a backup option at catcher after Jason Castro (Achilles) was placed on the injured list.
Apr 20 2021Stubbs was optioned to the alternate training site Tuesday and placed on the taxi squad, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has been with the big-league club for the past week following the team's COVID-19 outbreak, but he'll lose his roster spot with Martin Maldonado (COVID protocols) returning to the lineup. Stubbs will remain with the team on the taxi squad but is unlikely to rejoin the roster while Maldonado and Jason Castro remain healthy.
Apr 14 2021Stubbs was recalled by the Astros on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs will join the major-league club to serve as Houston's backup catcher after Martin Maldonado was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday. Jason Castro should serve as the primary catcher in Maldonado's absence, but Stubbs could make his 2021 debut in the near future if Maldonado misses extended time.
Mar 29 2021Stubbs (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) was informed Monday that he wouldn't be included on the Astros' Opening Day roster, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs recently began a quarantine period away from the team due to contact-tracing concerns, but that likely didn't play a factor in him missing out on the Opening Day roster. Instead, Martin Maldonado and Jason Castro had been locked in all spring as the Astros' top two catchers, leaving no room for Stubbs. Once he clears all COVID-19 protocols, Stubbs will report to the Astros' alternate site before likely heading to Triple-A Sugar Land when the minor-league season begins in May.
Mar 28 2021Manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Stubbs will remain away from the team for at least one or two days while waiting to clear COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being hit in the head by a pitch in a March 22 game, Stubbs was held out of the lineup for two days before returning to action in a reserve capacity Thursday. While he looks to be in the clear for the start of the season from an injury standpoint, his entry into the health and safety protocol suddenly makes his status for Opening Day murkier. As the clear No. 3 catcher on the depth chart behind Martin Maldonado and Jason Castro, Stubbs won't see much work even if Houston elects to carry him on its 26-man active roster to begin the season.
Mar 22 2021Stubbs left Monday's game against the Mets after a pitch hit his head, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs was thankfully able to walk to the dugout under his own power. The severity of his injury is not yet clear.
Feb 23 2021Stubbs is hoping to play outfield and second base during spring-training games, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs made last year's Opening Day roster as a third catcher but made just one start and had 10 plate appearances. With Jason Castro on board to back up Martin Maldonado in 2021, Stubbs faces a similar situation, so he seeks greater versatility to increase playing time.
Sep 29 2020The Astros recalled Stubbs from their alternate training site Tuesday ahead of the team's wild-card opener against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs will serve as Houston's third catcher during the postseason, providing depth behind Martin Maldonado and Dustin Garneau. The 27-year-old appeared in 14 games during the regular season, going 1-for-8 at the dish.
Sep 9 2020Stubbs was optioned to the alternate training site Wednesday and will remain with the team on the taxi squad, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old earned a spot on the Opening Day roster, but he'll be removed from the active roster with Josh James (hip) returning from the injured list. Stubbs went 1-for-8 with one run and one RBI in 14 appearances this season.
Jul 23 2020Stubbs is part of Houston's 30-man roster, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Stubbs will open the season with the Astros thanks to expanded rosters. He'll serve as the team's third catcher for now, though the team has also talked about potentially using him at other positions.
Mar 16 2020Stubbs is batting .455 (5-for-11) with a home run, two RBI and two stolen bases over 10 spring games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs is competing with Dustin Garneau to be the backup catcher to starter Martin Maldonado. Stubbs has experience in the outfield as well as catcher and brings a modicum of speed (47 SB in minors), so he could land as the 26th man for the Astros, if he doesn't win the No. 2 catcher job.
Dec 12 2019Stubbs is expected to get looks in the infield during spring training, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs saw time in the outfield with the Astros a season ago, manning left field in seven contests. It would certainly make him a more valuable ballplayer if he's able to add a few infield positions to his repertoire.
Sep 9 2019Stubbs went 1-for-1 with a double, a walk and three runs Sunday in the Astros' 21-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Stubbs was making just his second appearance with the Astros since being called up from Triple-A Round Rock on Sept. 2. With the Astros leading 13-0 after three innings, manager AJ Hinch pulled a couple key regulars early, allowing Stubbs and Myles Straw (3-for-3 with an RBI and three runs) to produce big lines off the bench. Though Stubbs was used in left field Sunday, he'll primarily serve as insurance at catcher behind Robinson Chirinos and Martin Maldonado in the season's final month.
Sep 2 2019The Astros recalled Stubbs from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of Monday's game against the Brewers, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Aug 9 2019Stubbs was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
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Jun 28 2018Stubbs went 1-for-4 with a home run for Triple-A Fresno in its 5-4 loss to El Paso on Wednesday.It was the only the second long ball in 179 plate appearances on the season for Stubbs, but power has never been regarded as a major component of the backstop's game. Instead, Stubbs draws raves for his exceptional bat-to-ball and on-base skills, which are evident in his meager 15.6 percent strikeout rate and 9.8 percent walk rate, the latter of which is actually his lowest mark at any stop of the minors. An inflated .403 BABIP has propped Stubbs' average up to .346, but his aforementioned plate approach should allow him to at least be a neutral asset in that category when he hits the majors. There are more questions about Stubbs' ability to handle the rigors of catching, however, as he has already proven susceptible to injury during his young pro career and lacks ideal size for the position (5-foot-10, 175 pounds).