Phillies promote Rafael Marchan and Grant Holman to active roster

The Philadelphia Phillies added catcher Rafael Marchan and right-handed pitcher Grant Holman to their major league roster on Tuesday. The team reinstated Marchan from the 10-day injured list following a rehab assignment with Lehigh Valley, while recalling Holman from the same Triple-A affiliate. These moves expand the Philadelphia roster to 28 players as the club begins its September schedule. Marchan provides a third catching option, allowing for roster flexibility regarding backup catcher Garrett Stubbs. Holman joins the bullpen after recording a 3.12 ERA in 20 appearances at the Triple-A level this season. The Phillies enter the month coming off an August record of 21-7, leaving the club 4.0 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East standings. The team intends to use Holman as a depth option to manage the workload of the primary bullpen staff.

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