PHILADELPHIA — Add catcher to the Philadelphia Phillies’ needs this offseason.

All-Star Carlos Ruiz was suspended Tuesday for the first 25 games of next season following a positive test for an amphetamine. The 33-year-old catcher had a career year in 2012, hitting .325 with 16 homers and 68 RBIs in 114 games.

Ruiz will be eligible to participate in spring training, including exhibition games.

Erik Kratz will likely begin the 2013 season as Philadelphia’s starting catcher while Ruiz serves his suspension. Kratz hit .248, but had nine doubles, nine homers and 26 RBIs in only 141 at-bats last year. Kratz also threw out 45 percent of base-stealers (15 of 33).