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The New York Yankees have added some catching depth in wake of their Trade Deadline activity. The day after a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch reported that New York had signed 36-year-old backstop Rob Brantly to a minor-league deal.

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / August 12

New York Yankees Poach Yet Another Miami Marlins Player

The New York Yankees have poached a whole lot of players from the Miami Marlins over the years, and now, they have added another one. The Yankees have signed catcher Rob Brantly to a minor-league contract, which will actually represent Brantly's second stint in New York.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / August 12

Yankees Sign Former Marlins Catcher

The New York Yankees are bringing in a familiar face for veteran depth behind the plate. Per MLB's transaction log, the Yankees have signed catcher Rob Brantly to a minor league deal.

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Marlins release Matt Mervis, Rob Brantly

The Marlins have released first baseman Matt Mervis and catcher Rob Brantly, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. Both had been in the majors earlier this season but were playing with the Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville after passing through waivers unclaimed and thus being removed from the 40-man roster.

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Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16

Marlins designate veteran catcher for assignment

The Marlins have reinstated catcher Rob Brantly from the 60-day injured list, per their transaction log at MLB.com. Rather than add him back to the active roster — Brantly is out of minor league options and thus can’t simply be sent to Triple-A Jacksonville — Miami has designated the veteran catcher for assignment.

Miami Marlins News / Miami Marlins on SI / July 16

Miami Marlins Release Player on His Birthday

The Miami Marlins boast one of the best young catcher duos in baseball in the form of Agustin Ramirez and Liam Hicks, so there really was no need for Rob Brantly any longer.

Miami Marlins News / Field Level Media / April 21

Marlins C Rob Brantly lands on IL with lat strain

The Miami Marlins placed catcher Rob Brantly on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right lat strain. Brantly, 35, is batting .429 (3-for-7) with one RBI in three games this season.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 11

Marlins announce series of roster moves

The Marlins announced a series of roster moves today. Right-hander Edward Cabrera was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and catcher Rob Brantly was selected to the roster.

Miami Marlins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 5, 2025

Miami Marlins Reunite With Veteran Catcher Rob Brantly on Minor League Deal

The Miami Marlins have agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Rob Brantly, MLB.com's Christina De Nicola reported Tuesday night. Brantly, who is 35 years old with with 15 seasons of professional baseball under his belt, has earned a non-roster invitation to the Marlins' big league spring training camp as part of the deal.

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Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4, 2025