The Colorado Rockies, last season, often carried three catchers on their 25-man roster, which included a combination of Chris Iannetta, Tony Wolters, Tom Murphy, and (later, after he was acquired in a trade with the Royals in July).
Rox Pile’s own Aaron Hurt even debated why the Rockies were carrying 3 catchers in June, a practice they had for much of the remainder of the season.
However, when asked today about possibly carrying three catchers, Bud Black said in one word how likely that will happen.
“Doubtful.”
He further elaborated by saying that they did that last year because their situation with their bench at the time.