MLB Player News

Sanchez is starting at catcher and hitting cleanup Thursday against the Rays, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.

As expected, Sanchez is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener after receiving a three-day breather amidst a tough stretch at the plate (.075/.197/.094 across his last 15 games). The backstop will face lefty Blake Snell in his return to action.

McCann (illness) will catch and bat seventh in the order against Minnesota on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group reports.

McCann will settle in behind the plate after missing the past three contests due to the flu. Through 50 games this year, the 28-year-old is hitting .242/.299/.355 with four home runs and 20 RBI.

Gomes is out of the lineup versus the White Sox on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Gomes will retreat to the bench after going 0-for-4 during Tuesday's contest. In his absence, Roberto Perez will catch Trevor Bauer.

Perez (hand) will catch Trevor Bauer and bat eighth in the order against the White Sox on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Perez is back in the lineup after missing the past two games due to a bruised hand. Over 24 games this year, Perez is hitting just .130/.227/.208 with four RBI and 34 strikeouts.

Garver is not in the lineup against Detroit on Wednesday, Phil Miller of the Star Tribune reports.

Garver will head to the bench in favor of Bobby Wilson, who is set to catch Jose Berrios and bat ninth in the order. Over 39 games this year, Garver is hitting .224 with a .638 OPS.

McCann (illness) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Chris McCosky of Detroit News reports.

McCann will miss a third consecutive game with the flu. In his place, Grayson Greiner will catch Matt Boyd and bat seventh in the order. Consider McCann day-to-day ahead of Thursday's series finale.

Sanchez is out of the lineup against Washington on Wednesday, Erik Boland of Newsday Sports reports.

As expected, Sanchez will remain sidelined for a second straight game as he attempts to refocus following a rough stretch at the plate. In his stead, Austin Romine will catch Sonny Gray.

Vazquez is not in the starting nine against the Orioles on Wednesday, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Vazquez will receive a day off after going 2-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's contest. Sandy Leon will pick up a start behind the plate in his stead.

Mejia was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Mejia will head back to the minors after a one-day stay with the Indians in order to free up a roster spot for Tuesday's starter, Adam Plutko. The 22-year-old didn't appear in a game during his brief stint with the Indians. He'll continue to see regular at-bats with the Clippers.

Sanchez, who is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, will remain on the bench for Wednesday's series finale, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Sanchez, who is hitting just .075/.197/.094 across his last 15 games, is apparently still receiving treatment for his balky calf, so the Yankees will give him another day off to allow him to reset. Look for Austin Romine to pick up another start behind the dish Wednesday, while Sanchez should be back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Rays after a three-day absence.