Overview

• Philadelphia recalled Stubbs from Triple-A Lehigh Valley before Monday’s game in Milwaukee as MLB rosters increased from 26 to 28.
• Left-hander Tim Mayza reported as the one allowable extra pitcher under the expansion rules.
• Team president Dave Dombrowski said the move was well deserved, citing Stubbs’ clubhouse impact and his .265 average with a .753 OPS across 309 Triple-A plate appearances.
• Carrying a third catcher gives Rob Thomson the option to deploy Realmuto as a pinch hitter on days he is not catching without risking bench coverage.
• Recent signee Walker Buehler will report to Lehigh Valley and is expected to join a six-man rotation around Sept. 12 against the Royals.