Marchán Starts Rehab Assignment at Triple-A
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Rafael Marchán is beginning a rehab stint with Lehigh Valley, signaling a potential return from injury.
The Philadelphia Phillies announced that catcher Rafael Marchán will begin a rehab assignment with their Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, on August 13. The move indicates Marchán has been sidelined by an injury and is working his way back to the major league roster. A rehab assignment allows him to face live competition before being activated. His timeline for rejoining the Phillies will depend on his performance and health during the stint.
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