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The Philadelphia Phillies had another disappointing postseason and should be looking to add several new players this offseason because of it.
Due to this, it would not be surprising if the Phillies are in the mix for multiple top free agents this offseason.
Yet, with the offseason just getting started, the Phillies have made a minor signing to improve their depth at the catcher position.
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According to Boston 7 News' Ari Alexander, the Phillies have signed catcher Brian Navarreto to a minor league contract. In addition, Alexander reported that Navarreto's new minor league deal with the Phillies comes with an invitation to spring training.
"Source: Catcher Brian Navarreto has agreed to a minor league deal, with a spring training invite with the Phillies. He has 42 games of MLB experience with the Marlins in 2020, and 2025-26," Alexander reported on X.
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With this move, the Phillies have brought in another catcher who has some MLB experience to their depth. With this being a minor league contract, there is no real risk in Philadelphia signing the 31-year-old catcher.
Navarreto will now be aiming to impress at Spring Training with the Phillies. If he does, it would help his chances of making the Phillies' Opening Day roster for the 2027 season.
Yet, at a minimum, Navarreto should be a solid call-up option for the Phillies this season. Thus, this could end up being a good depth move for Philadelphia.
Navarreto appeared in a career-high 32 MLB games this season with the Miami Marlins, where he posted one home run, three RBI, and a .135 batting average. He also had one home run, nine RBI, and a .211 batting average in 23 games for Triple-A Jacksonville in 2026.
In 42 career MLB games over three seasons, Navarreto has recorded two home runs, eight RBI, and a .183 batting average. It will be interesting to see if he gets the chance to improve upon these career stats next season with the Phillies after landing this new contract from here.
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