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Vazquez will start Sunday against the Rays, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports.

Vazquez is the logical choice to catch for Drew Pomeranz after he guided the left-hander through six strong innings last week.

Leon is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports.

Leon, who started the first two games of the series and knocked in the winning run Saturday, takes a seat for the matinee affair while Christian Vazquez catches starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz.

Narvaez was the only White Sox batter to get a hit in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Twins.

Narvaez should get most of the starts at catcher while Geovany Soto (elbow) is on the 10-day disabled list. Kevan Smith started Friday, the first game after Soto was placed on the DL, because he had more familiarity with that day's starter, Dylan Covey.

Higashioka is batting eighth and catching Saturday.

The rookie makes his second career start as the Yankees face Carlos Martinez and the Cardinals. Higashioka went 0-for-4 with a run scored in his debut earlier this week and will continue to serve as the backup catcher until Gary Sanchez (biceps) returns.

Perez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, his fifth of the year, and two RBI in Saturday's win over the Angels.

Perez's sixth-inning blast tied him with Houston's George Springer for the AL lead in home runs. Furthermore, the seventh-year catcher has reached base safely in all 10 of his games so far. Perez appears well on his way to a third straight season of 20-plus long balls.

Trevino departed Thursday night's game with Double-A Frisco after being hit on the hand by a pitch, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

This injury comes at an inopportune time, as Trevino had been hitting .350 through the Roughriders first six games. However, he isn't expected to land on the disabled list due to this issue and should be able to return to action after a few days of rest. Consider him day-to-day for the time being.

Gomes is not in the lineup for Friday's contest with the Tigers.

Gomes hit his first home run of the season Thursday night, but given that it was just his second hit all season, he'll get another day off Friday. Roberto Perez will fill in for him for the second time in three days.

McCann is not in the lineup Friday against the Indians.

McCann has only amassed one hit over the past four games, so he'll head to the bench for a day off. Alex Avila will slot in behind the plate in his stead.

Narvaez is out of the lineup Friday against the Twins.

With Geovany Soto (elbow) landing on the disabled list, Narvaez has assumed most of the starts behind the dish as of late. However, he'll head to the bench for a day off Friday after starting the past two games. Kevan Smith will assume the catching duties for the evening.

Higashioka will occupy the Yankees' backup catcher role with Gary Sanchez (biceps) absent, Brendan Kuty of The Star-Ledger reports.

Higashioka will spell starter Austin Romine on occasion (perhaps to pair with fellow rookie Jordan Montgomery), but he's the clear understudy for at least the next few weeks while Sanchez is sidelined. Higashioka likely will return to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre upon Sanchez's activation.