MLB Player News
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Martin Maldonado C | SD
Angels' Martin Maldonado: Takes seat Saturday
Maldonado (foot) isn't in Saturday's starting lineup against the Twins, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Maldonado will get a day to rest after fouling a ball off his left foot in Friday's tilt. Manager Mike Scioscia stated Maldonado is fine, but he was spotted limping into the clubhouse Saturday morning, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports, so he'll be considered day-to-day. Jose Briceno is penciled into the lineup in his place.
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Max Stassi C | SF
Astros' Max Stassi: Starting Saturday
Stassi will be the starting catcher Saturday against Texas, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Starting backstop Brian McCann was activated off the disabled list and played Friday, so he'll get a break Saturday. Stassi could also start Sunday with the Rangers scheduled to throw the left-handed Matt Moore. Stassi is crushing southpaws this season with a 1.030 OPS.
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Yan Gomes C | CHC
Indians' Yan Gomes: Day off Friday
Gomes is not in the lineup against Detroit on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Gomes will receive a standard day off for maintenance purposes after starting the past three games behind the plate. In his stead, Roberto Perez will catch Trevor Bauer and bat eighth.
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Omar Narvaez C | HOU
White Sox's Omar Narvaez: Day off Friday
Narvaez is not in the lineup against Boston on Friday.
Narvaez will get a breather after picking up two hits, including a double, during Thursday's series finale versus the Twins. In his absence, Kevan Smith will catch Dylan Covey.
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James McCann C | ARI
Tigers' James McCann: Heads to bench Thursday
McCann is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox.
McCann will take a seat for Thursday's series finale after starting the previous three games behind the dish, going 1-for-9 with a pair of walks in those contests. John Hicks will start at catcher and hit sixth in his stead.
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Omar Narvaez C | HOU
White Sox's Omar Narvaez: Remains on bench Wednesday
Narvaez is not a part of Wednesday's starting lineup against the Twins.
Narvaez also rode the bench for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader. Kevan Smith will get the start in his place and is set to bat fifth.
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Mitch Garver C | SEA
Twins' Mitch Garver: Returns for Game 2 of doubleheader
Garver (quadriceps) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
Garver was unlikely to start both games of the doubleheader -- especially while recently dealing with a bruised quadriceps -- and ceded Game 1 to Bobby Wilson. Garver returns for Tuesday's nightcap having gone 3-for-25 with three walks over his last seven starts.
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Omar Narvaez C | HOU
White Sox's Omar Narvaez: Heads to bench for Game 2 of twin bill
Narvaez is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins.
Narvaez will head to the bench for the second game of Tuesday's twin bill after going 0-for-4 and catching all nine innings during the Game 1 loss. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and hit sixth in his stead.
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Mitch Garver C | SEA
Twins' Mitch Garver: Out of lineup for Game 1 of doubleheader
Garver (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Garver is dealing with a bruised quadriceps, but the Twins didn't summon an additional catcher from the minors prior to Tuesday's twin bill, suggesting the 27-year-old will be back behind the dish for Game 2. Bobby Wilson is starting behind the plate and hitting ninth in his stead for Game 1.
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Austin Wynns C | TEX
Orioles' Austin Wynns: Recalled from Triple-A
Wynns was promoted from Triple-A Norfolk to the major leagues Tuesday.
Wynns is set to make his major-league debut after putting together a .257/.314/.404 slash line with four home runs and 16 RBI through 32 games at Triple-A. He figures to serve as the Orioles' backup catcher following the demotion of Andrew Susac to the minors.