Phillies Reportedly Place 7-Year MLB Veteran On Trading Block

On Monday, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 7-0 in their last spring training game.

They will now head home to get ready for their Opening Day showdown with the Texas Rangers on Thursday.

Phillies Place MLB Veteran On Trading Block

GettyCLEARWATER, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 26: Garrett Stubbs #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies singles during the third inning of a spring training game against the Washington Nationals at BayCare Ballpark on February 26, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images)

Recently, Marcus Hayes of The Philadelphia Inquirer (h/t MLB Rumors), reported that Garrett Stubbs is on the trading block.

Ty Daubert of Phillies Nation wrote (on March 22): “Rafael Marchán has made the team, Dave Dombrowski said.

Phillies will look around for a trade for Garrett Stubbs. If nothing materializes by Wednesday, they’ll DFA him”

GettyKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 25: Garrett Stubbs #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 25, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Stubbs is coming off a season where he only appeared in five games.

The 32-year-old has spent the past four years in Philadelphia.

Matt Gelb of The Athletic wrote (on November 21): “Phillies have agreed to a split contract with catcher Garrett Stubbs ahead of today’s 5 p.m. tender deadline. He’ll make $925k in majors and $575k in minors, per source. Stubbs is out of minor-league options, but Phillies chose to retain some catching depth.”

GettyKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 25: Garrett Stubbs #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a triple in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 25, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Stubbs’ MLB Career

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 02: Garrett Stubbs #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-RBI double during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 02, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Stubbs was picked in the eighth round of the 2015 MLB Draft.

Over seven seasons, he has also spent time with the Houston Astros.

He is batting .215 with seven home runs, 45 RBI’s and 65 runs in 197 games.

@TheDeeVoShow of The Red Corner wrote (on March 21): “I would have given Garrett Stubbs the backup job this year. Truly would have. Solely based on athleticism and clubhouse presence. Understand Marchan is the better defender. Not enough.”

GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 07: Garrett Stubbs #21 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides into home to score against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at loanDepot park on September 07, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Phillies Last Season

GettyTORONTO, ON – JUNE 4: Mick Abel #40 of the Philadelphia Phillies is taken out of the game by manager Rob Thomson in a break in play against the Toronto Blue Jays during the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June 4, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

The Phillies are coming off another very strong year where they won the National League East with a 96-66 record.

They lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 NLDS.

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