MLB Player News

McCann exited Thursday's game against the Astros with a left hand laceration.

The 26-year-old was hit on the left hand by a Mike Fiers offering earlier in Thursday's contest and was visibly bleeding as he left the field. The timing of his injury is particularly unfortunate for the Tigers, who have a doubleheader on tap for Friday followed by a day game Saturday. According to John Wagner of the Toledo Blade, catcher John Hicks will be called up from Triple-A Toledo to add catching depth for at least Friday.

McCann exited Thursday's game against the Astros after being hit on the wrist by a pitch, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Alex Avila has come on to replace McCann, who left the field with blood on his left hand after being hit by a Mike Fiers offering. More updates on McCann will be available after he is examined by the Tigers' training staff, but if he's unable to play Friday, it could put the team in a precarious position at catcher with a doubleheader against the White Sox on tap.

McGuire underwent successful arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus tear in his right knee, John Lott of The Athletic Toronto reports.

This explains why McGuire was on the disabled list with Double-A New Hampshire. He'll head to Dunedin to rehab for the time being, and while the Blue Jays expect McGuire back this season, they have yet to put a timetable on his return.

Maldonado is out of the lineup Thursday against the Rays.

Maldonado has started four consecutive games behind the plate, but is hitless in back-to-back contests to bring his average down to .264. He'll get a maintenance day Thursday, giving way to Juan Graterol behind the plate for the series finale.

McCann is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

This marks the second time in three games McCann will cede the catching duties for Detroit. Given his poor batting line and how well Alex Avila has been hitting as of late, it wouldn't be too surprising if Avila continues to play ahead of McCann.

Vazquez is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.

This marks the second consecutive game Vazquez will watch from the bench, although it's not too surprising given that Texas is trotting southpaw Martin Perez out to the mound Wednesday. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate in his place.

Gomes is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.

Gomes takes a seat after starting each of the previous four games, during which he went 4-for-15 with two home runs and six RBI. Carlos Perez will step in behind the dish.

Ohlman accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Buffalo, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.

The Blue Jays designated Ohlman for assignment over the weekend, and after passing through waivers, he'll return to the organization at the Triple-A level. Now that Ohlman is off the 40-man roster, he's unlikely to be called back up anytime soon unless Russell Martin or Luke Maile land on the disabled list.

Narvaez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

Despite going 2-for-3 Monday night, the White Sox will continue to employ their timeshare behind the dish. Narvaez will cede Tuesday's start to Kevan Smith.

Sanchez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Sanchez was hit in the mask by a foul ball over the weekend, so this night off seems like a way to keep him fresh after that incident as well as two straight hitless showings. Austin Romine will fill in for him behind the dish.