Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:57:07 -0800

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired C Erik Kratz and P Rob Rasmussen from the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, Dec. 3, for P Brad Lincoln.

Fantasy Tip: Kratz is expected to serve as the backup to Dioner Navarro, who recently signed a big deal with the club. Kratz has some decent pop, but is only worth a look in deeper AL-only fantasy leagues given his spot on the depth chart.

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| Source: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 13:10:19 -0700

The Philadelphia Phillies are unlikely to carry three catchers on their 25-man roster after the All-Star break.

Fantasy Tip: Humberto Quintero appears to be the odd man out, with Erik Kratz returning from the disabled list. Expect Carlos Ruiz to continue getting the bulk of the starts behind the plate, with Kratz spelling him once or twice a week.

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| Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki

Sun, 14 Jul 2013 09:01:12 -0700

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed OF Ben Revere (foot) on the 15-day disabled list because of a broken foot. In a corresponding move, the team has activated C Erik Kratz (knee) from the 15-day disabled list.

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| Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 12:40:37 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Erik Kratz (knee) has moved to Double-A Reading to continue his rehab assignment.

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| Source: The Morning Call - Mandy Housenick

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:29:34 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Erik Kratz (knee) started his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley Monday, July 8. He's ahead of schedule and could return to the team this weekend.

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| Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Matt Gelb

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 18:47:20 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Tuesday, July 2, that C Erik Kratz (knee) will be back sooner than originally expected. "He'll be closer to four weeks than six weeks," Amaro said. "He's coming along really well." Kratz is at the team's minor-league facility in Clearwater, Fla., catching in bullpen session, and he has resumed a running program.

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| Source: CSNPhilly.com - Reuben Frank

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:38:15 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Erik Kratz (knee) had surgery to repair a torn medial meniscus on Wednesday, June 12. He will be out for six to eight weeks, per team officials.

Fantasy Tip: Hopefully Carlos Ruiz remains healthy by the time Kratz returns so that Kratz is strictly a backup then.

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| Source: CSNPhilly.com - Jim Salisbury

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:17:17 -0700

An MRI on Philadelphia Phillies C Erik Kratz's (knee) left knee revealed a meniscus tear, which will require surgery. Recovery time will be determined after he goes under the knife.

Fantasy Tip: The uninspiring duo of Humberto Quintero and Steven Lerud will continue manning backstop duties until Carlos Ruiz (hamstring) comes back, likely within the next two weeks.

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| Source: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:04:01 -0700

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed C Erik Kratz (knee) on the 15-day disabled list because of a left knee injury. Kratz was hurt while running to first base during the ninth inning Saturday, June 8, when he heard his knee pop, according to manager Charlie Manuel. In a corresponding move, C Steve Lerud was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:43:26 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (hamstring) is optimistic he can return in two weeks from his strained right hamstring. He is eyeing June 17 as a return date after he took swings in the cages for the first time Tuesday, June 4, and ran Monday, June 3. Ruiz will likely go on a minor league rehab assignment.

Fantasy Tip: Ruiz is on the waiver wire in most mixed leagues thanks to his injury and his poor start after returning to the season late after a PED-related suspension. He should be picked up again in two-catcher leagues upon his return. Those in deeper mixed leagues that start only one catcher can probably hold off for now. In the meantime, Erik Kratz will handle the bulk of the catching duties in Philly.

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| Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Matt Gelb