Rupp is in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds, batting sixth and catching.
The Phillies decided to go with Carlos Ruiz behind the plate on Opening Day as a kind gesture to the veteran backstop, but Rupp will slot into the lineup for the second game of the year. Manager Pete Mackanin stated that he expects Rupp to be the starting catcher most of the time, so he should be in the lineup more often than not going forward.