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Sanchez (face) is in the Yankees' lineup behind the plate and batting second against the Rays on Sunday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Sanchez's availability for Sunday's matinee against the Rays was in question after he took a foul ball off his face mask during Saturday's contest. The slugging backstop experienced some discomfort in his jaw and ear, but it apparently wasn't enough to keep him out of the lineup Sunday. He'll look to build upon his five-game hitting streak.

Sanchez experienced pain in his face after a foul ball struck his mask Saturday, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.

On the same day that he returned from a bout of neck stiffness, Sanchez was dealt a new batch of ailments. After he was struck with a foul ball, Sanchez was experiencing discomfort in his jaw and ear. At this point in time, there's no word whether or not his latest injuries will affect his availability for Sunday's game against the Rays, although he was able to stay in Saturday after being hit. If Sanchez is omitted from the lineup, Austin Romine will likely fill in behind the dish.

Updating a previous report, Ohlman was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

Ohlman had been up with the Blue Jays during Russell Martin's stint on the DL, but with Martin returning Saturday, the club needed to clear a roster spot. The 26-year-old catcher will now be subject to waivers, but could return to the Blue Jays' organization if he goes unclaimed.

Ohlman was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

Russell Martin's return from the DL will end Ohlman's stint with the big-league club for the time being. Ohlman went 2-for-9 with an RBI and three strikeouts over four games with the Blue Jays. He'll return to Buffalo, where he has seven home runs in just 69 at-bats this season.

Manager Joe Girardi said Sanchez was held out of Friday's game due to a stiff neck, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez is back behind the plate for Saturday's game, so it doesn't appear the issue was anything major. The 24-year-old phenom has already missed time this season with a biceps strain, but he'll avoid an extended stay on the bench this time around. Sanchez will look to build on his four-game hitting streak as the Yankees face Matt Andriese and the Rays on Saturday.

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

Vazquez is batting below the Mendoza line in his past seven games, so he'll get a night off to get back on track. Sandy Leon will assume catching duties for the evening.

Gomes is not in the lineup Friday against the Astros.

Despite batting .375 over his past 14 games, Gomes will head to the bench for his second consecutive game off. Roberto Perez will fill in for him behind the plate.

Sanchez is not in the lineup Friday against the Rays, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sanchez has been scorching hot since returning from the disabled list (.994 OPS since May 5), but he'll take a night off after catching the past four games. Austin Romine will take over behind the plate in his stead.

Narvaez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Angels.

Narvaez will alternate starts behind the plate with Kevan Smith for the sixth straight game, and may continue to do so until one of the two backstops provides some semblance of offense. Narvaez has yet to hit a home run and is batting just .217, but he's shown impressive plate discipline, drawing 14 walks and striking out just 10 times.

Vazquez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports.

Though he went hitless in his start Tuesday, Vazquez remains a surprising source of offense for a potent Red Sox attack, upholding a .345/.381/.466 line over 63 plate appearances. Unfortunately for Vazquez, Sandy Leon has begun to wake up at the plate and has thrust himself back into the timeshare at catcher. Leon will swap into the lineup Wednesday following back-to-back starts by Vazquez.