With Cameron Rupp and Andrew Knapp expected to start the season with the Phillies, Jorge Alfaro will have the opportunity to be the every day catcher in Lehigh Valley.
Once past the three young backstops, the Phillies had no veteran who could fill in should someone go down for an extended period of time.
Phillies general manager Matt Klentak hinted at the possibility of adding depth if the opportunity presented itself, and it appears it has so.
Former Red Sox Bryan Holaday has signed a minor-league contract with Philadelphia, which includes an invitation to spring training.