The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent catcher Cameron Rupp to a minor league deal on Monday, and he'll report to Triple-A Tacoma. Rupp could eventually become the backup to Mike Zunino in the second half, but he'll need to pick it up in the minors in order to get that opportunity. Chris Herrmann and David Freitas have been filling in with Zunino on the disabled list. Rupp hasn't played in the majors in 2018 but has combined to hit just .226 with 11 home runs and 32 RBI in 52 games in the minors with the Twins and Rangers. He's unlikely to become fantasy relevant.
Minnesota Twins catcher Cameron Rupp will be reporting to Triple-A after signing a minor league deal with the organization. With Jason Castro out for the season, Rupp will likely only be in the minors for a short time. Rupp was previously with the Texas Rangers in the minor leagues and opted out of his deal last week. If Rupp takes a starting job, he may be a factor in deeper leagues or two-catcher leagues.
One day after designating him for assignment to make room for Drew Hutchison, the Philadelphia Phillies officially released Cameron Rupp, ending his tenure with the club. The 29-year-old played a significant number of games for the club the past three seasons, enjoying his best campaign in 2016. That year, he took part in 105 games, hitting .252 with 16 home runs and 54 RBI, all career highs. Last season, however, he didnt see improvements, instead declining in quality. This year, he entered Spring Training in a fight for the backup catcher role, as Jorge Alfaro was the clear starter for the club. Rupps struggles continued, resulting in his release.
Having lost the starting catcher role to youngster Jorge Alfaro, Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp arrived at Spring Training to battle with Andrew Knapp for the backup role. Eight games into the competition, Rupps struggles continue as he looks to be losing the position battle. Thus far, hes hitting just .176 with nine strikeouts in 17 plate appearances. His counterpart, Knapp, is outperforming him and has surely surpassed him on the depth chart. At this point, Rupp shouldnt be anywhere near fantasy baseball radars, as he could soon be a third catcher, or perhaps out of a job.
The Philadelphia Phillies avoided salary arbitration with catcher Cameron Rupp by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million deal, according to a source. The right-handed hitting Rupp batted only .236 in 2017 but managed 14 home runs and 34 RBI in 88 games as a part-timer in Philly. He'll likely split time behind the plate in 2018 with Jorge Alfaro, making Rupp not very attractive in fantasy leagues.
With starting pitcher Jake Thompson pitching fairly well for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, the offense just needed a couple of runs to secure victory. The three decisive runs came in the bottom of the third, an inning after Washington scored their only run of the game. After Tommy Joseph brought in the first run for the Phillies, starting catcher Cameron Rupp drilled a two-run double to center, putting his club ahead for good. It was the 28-year-old's lone hit of the game, but a major one as it catapulted the Phillies. Rupp's season has been a disappointment, as he's hit just .218 with 14 home runs and 32 RBI. With young catcher Jorge Alfaro taking major steps this season, Rupp's time as starting catcher for the Phillies could be reaching the end.
With the Phillies facing All-Star closer Greg Holland yesterday in the ninth-inning of a series finale against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, all seemed lost. The offense, however, managed a rally that was stamped by starting catcher Cameron Rupp. Starting behind the plate and batting eighth, Rupp stepped up to the plate in the ninth with two on and one out, promptly delivering a double to deep center. Both runs would come around to score, as the Phillies dealt Holland just his second blown save of the season. Rupp had a terrific game outside of the game-winning double, picking up three hits in total.
Cameron Rupp Sits, Andrew Knapp Starts Today For Phillies
Like Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph, Philadelphia starting catcher Cameron Rupp will rest today in the rubber match against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rupp, like Joseph, has enjoyed a solid month of production in May, hitting .295 with three home runs and 10 RBI after an April riddled with struggles. His backup, Andrew Knapp, will take over behind the plate today and bat eighth. Knapp is hitting .275 in limited action this year with one home run and three RBI.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp's May redemption continued tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 7-2 victory. The 28-year-old slammed a three-run home run in the ninth inning of the game, padding his team's two-run lead to make it a more comfortable victory. Rupp is now hitting .306 this month, raising his season average to .255 with four home runs and 12 RBI.
