Rupp is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Stephen Gross of The Morning Call reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the fact that he's collected five hits (including two home runs) over his past three contests, Rupp will head to the bench Sunday in favor of backup catcher Andrew Knapp. The starting catcher should be back in the lineup for the Phillies' next game Tuesday against the Mariners.

Rupp went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Rupp launched his third homer of the year while driving in the only two runs the Phillies were able to score in a losing effort. He's now left the yard in two of his last three games, and his .247/.349/.466 slash line makes him a solid fantasy option at catcher.

Rupp is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phillies manager Pete Mackanin will give Rupp a routine day off after the 28-year-old handled catching duties for each of the previous three games. Andrew Knapp will step in behind the plate and bat eighth in the lineup for the Phillies.

Rupp went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

It was Rupp's first three-hit game of the season and helped him raise his season slash line to .222/.328/.407. Rupp has decent power (16 homers in 105 games last year) but won't help fantasy owners out with a high average or decent on-base percentage. While he's Philly's main catching option, he's only worth owning in two-catcher and deep NL-only leagues.

Rupp is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

It's a regular day off for the veteran backstop and allows Andrew Knapp to get some playing time. Rupp is hitting just .180 this season, in addition to a .340 slugging percentage and 20 strikeouts.

Rupp's average exit velocity is down to 89.9 mph this season after averaging 92.2 mph last season, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rupp said he has been missing too many good pitches this season. He has more than doubled his walk rate from last season, but Rupp thinks that may actually be problematic. "I'm seeing the ball," Rupp said. "I feel I need to be more aggressive when I get my pitches to hit as opposed to maybe falling deeper into counts. I think I had success last year swinging earlier. I don't want to get to two strikes and start seeing 95 mph sliders." Rupp has been getting an opportunity to work his way out of his early season slump, but he could start to lose playing time to Andrew Knapp if he fails to get his bat going soon. The Phillies also have top catching prospect Jorge Alfaro at Triple-A and he could be an option to come to the majors later this year.

Rupp is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Rupp has settled into a routine of starting two-to-three consecutive games before receiving a scheduled day of rest. After starting the team's past two contests, Rupp will head to the bench Sunday in favor of backup catcher Andrew Knapp.

Rupp is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rupp has started the past three games behind the plate, but he'll head to the bench for a night off despite hitting a pair of doubles in that span. Andrew Knapp will assume the catching duties for the evening.

Rupp is out of the Phillies' lineup Saturday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies and Nationals played 10 innings last night, and Rupp caught the whole game, so this is simply a regular rest day. Andrew Knapp will take over catching duties, hitting seventh.

Rupp is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Nationals, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rupp will sit in favor of backup catcher Andrew Knapp on Sunday. Rupp is off to a 3-for-15 start after the first week of the season.