2020 Chachi Almost #12 Deivy Grullon

#73
Deivy Wilfin Grullon
Catcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  5'11"  Weight:  240
Opening Day Age:  24
Born:  February 17, 1996, Bonao, DR
How Obtained:  Signed by the Phillies as an amateur free agent, July 2, 2012
Departed:  Claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox, September 3, 2020
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2019

First Phillies Card:  2013 Bowman Chrome #BCP128
First Phillies Minor League Card:  2014 Choice Williamsport Crosscutters #10
First Phillies Team Issued Card:  N/A

Newest Card Added:  2019 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #11

Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A

11 - Grullon baseball cards in my collection per The Phillies Room Checklist as of 9/3/20.

Complete Chachi Checklist
2019 Chachi #65
2020 Chachi Preseason Photo Cards #73
2020 Chachi Almost #12

Deivy Grullon's short Phillies career came to an end on Thursday when the Red Sox claimed the young catcher off waivers.  His 40-man roster spot was needed when the Phillies made a flurry of roster moves on August 31st.

Grullon appeared in four games for the Phillies last season, collecting a hit in 9 at-bats (.111) and starting the penultimate game of the season behind the plate on September 28th.

Grullon was apparently passed by on the team's catching depth chart by Rafael Marchan, who really impressed Phillies manager Joe Girardi during spring training.

Arrived During the 2020 Season

• David Hale (rhp) - 8/21/20, Acquired from the New York Yankees for Addison Russ (rhp).
• Brandon Workman (rhp) and Heath Hembree (rhp) - 8/21/20, Acquired from the Boston Red Sox with cash and a player to be named later for Nick Pivetta (rhp) and Connor Seabold (rhp).
• David Phelps (rhp) - 8/31/20, Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers for three players to be named later.

Departed During the 2020 Season 

• Nick Williams (of) - 8/15/20, Selected off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. 
• Edgar Garcia (rhp) - 8/18/20, Traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named later.
• Nick Pivetta (rhp) - 8/21/20, Traded to the Boston Red Sox with Connor Seabold (rhp) for Brandon Workman (rhp), Heath Hembree (rhp), a player to be named later and cash.
• Austin Davis (lhp) - 8/26/20, Traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later and  cash.
• Deivy Grullon (c) - 9/3/20, Selected off waivers by the Boston Red Sox.

2020 Virtual Phillies Wall / 2020 Season Summary Index / 2020 Chachi Set Checklist

2019 and 2020 Chachi Photo Cards - Signed!

In February, before the coronavirus shut everything down, fellow collector Rick made his annual trip to Clearwater with copies of Chachi photo cards in hand.  He was able to get a number of the photos signed and he was gracious enough to get duplicate cards signed for me as well.

The cards for Jay Bruce, Austin Davis, JD Hammer and Cole Irvin are from last year's photo card set, while the Deivy Grullon and Blake Parker cards are from this year's set.  The Parker card is officially an uncorrected error card, as he's currently and has always been #53 with the Phillies.  He even included his correct uniform number within his signature.

Thanks again to Rick for sending these along, as they brightened up what had been an otherwise glum day.  I hope we're all back to trying to obtain player autographs relatively soon.

And I hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy, helping where you can and focusing on staying positive.

2019 Chachi #65 Deivy Grullon

#73
Deivy Wilfin Grullon
Catcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  5'11"  Weight:  240
Opening Day Age:  23
Born:  February 17, 1996, Bonao, DR
Signed:  Signed by the Phillies as an amateur free agent, July 2, 2012
Teams:  Phillies 2019
Acquired:  Via free agency

2013 Bowman Chrome #BCP128

2014 Choice Williamsport Crosscutters #10

First Phillies Card:  2013 Bowman Chrome #BCP128
First Phillies Minor League Card:  2014 Choice Williamsport Crosscutters #10
Newest Card Added:  2019 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #11
First Topps Flagship Base Card:  N/A
First Phillies Team Issued Card:  N/A

11 - Grullon baseball cards in my collection per The Phillies Room Checklist as of 9/2/19.

Complete Chachi Checklist
2019 Chachi #65

2019 Chachi Set Checklist
Virtual Phillies Wall - Featuring Current Active Roster

11 More Players Added to List of Non-Roster Invitees

2018 Topps Heritage Minor League #131

2018 Topps Heritage Minor League #10

2018 Topps Heritage #579

2018 Topps Heritage Minor League #92

2018 Topps Heritage #641

As of this writing, and hopefully that changes soon with some big news, the Phillies active roster sits at 39 players while their list of non-roster invitees is now 18.  Three more veterans and eight prospects were added to the list on Friday night.

I've added them below with their 2018 organization and last major baseball card appearance listed.

Player (position) - 2018 Organization - Last Major Baseball Card Appearance*
1.  Jeremy Bleich (lhp) - Athletics - 2010 Topps Pro Debut #35 (Yankees)
2.  Rob Brantly (c) - Braves/Indians - 2013 Topps Gypsy Queen #33 (Marlins)
3.  Phil Gosselin (inf) - Reds/Braves - 2017 Topps Heritage #135 (Diamondbacks)
4.  Josh Martin (rhp) - Indians - 2012 Bowman Draft Picks #BDPP160 (Indians)
5.  Matt McBride (c-1b) - Phillies - 2007 Bowman Sterling Prospects #MM (Indians)
6.  Gregorio Petit (inf) - Twins - 2015 Topps Heritage #667 (Yankees)
7.  Shane Robinson (of) - Yankees - 2014 Topps #483 (Cardinals)

2018 Grandstand Reading Fightin Phils Update #6

2018 Grandstand Reading Fightin Phils Update #22

2018 Grandstand Reading Fightin Phils Update #17

2018 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #13

2018 Grandstand Reading Fightin Phils Update #8

8.  Gift Ngoepe (inf) - Blue Jays - 2018 Topps Heritage #579 (Blue Jays)
9.  Edward Paredes (lhp) - Dodgers - N/A
10.  Andrew Romine (inf) - Mariners - 2018 Topps Heritage #641 (Mariners)
11.  Malquin Canelo (inf) - Phillies - N/A
12.  Tyler Gilbert (lhp) - Phillies - N/A
13.  Deivi Grullon (c) - Phillies - 2013 Bowman Chrome #BCP128 (Phillies)
14.  Adam Haseley (of) - Phillies - 2018 Topps Heritage Minor League #131 (Phillies)
15.  Cole Irvin (lhp) - Phillies - 2016 Bowman Draft Chrome #BDC-4 (Phillies)
16.  Austin Listi (inf-of) - Phillies - N/A
17.  Mickey Moniak (of) - Phillies - 2018 Topps Heritage Minor League #261 (Phillies)
18.  JoJo Romero (lhp) - Phillies - 2018 Topps Heritage Minor League #92 (Phillies)

*This is subjective, and for the Phillies prospects largely based on the cards actually in my collection.