MLB Player News

Maldonado went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Cardinals.

The 36-year-old backstop took Jordan Montgomery deep in the third inning, briefly giving the Astros a 2-1 lead. Maldonado's offensive output continues to dwindle -- he's hitting below .190 for the third straight season but has only five homers and 11 RBI in 58 games, and his .295 SLG would be his worst mark since 2015.

Perez underwent an eye procedure Monday to help with his lingering vision issues, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

It's not as bad it sounds on the surface, as Perez has undergone a similar procedure before and could be available off the bench Tuesday night against the Guardians. Freddy Fermin is starting behind the plate for the Royals.

Heineman (side) is expected to be available off the bench Tuesday versus the Giants, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Heineman was removed from Sunday's series finale against the Athletics because of left side discomfort, but an MRI taken Monday turned up clean for any structural damage. He's healthy but probably at risk of losing his spot on the Blue Jays' major-league roster when Alejandro Kirk (hand) returns from the injured list later this week.

Kirk (hand) is trending toward a Thursday return from the 10-day injured list, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

That is the first day that Kirk is eligible to be activated. He has been throwing, hitting and catching side sessions this week as he nears the end of his recovery from a laceration and bruise on his left hand.

Perez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Guardians.

Freddy Fermin will start at catcher and Edward Olivares will take a turn in the DH role as the Royals open a three-game series versus Cleveland. Perez went 0-for-8 with three strikeouts and one walk in the final two games of Kansas City's weekend series at Tampa Bay.

Rogers went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Monday's win over the Rangers.

Rogers went deep in the sixth inning with a runner on for his 10th home run of the season, which matches his career total before this year. He was starting for the second straight day behind the plate and has seemingly edged ahead as Detroit's primary catcher, though Eric Haase played left field Monday, so both catching options saw the field.

The Angels outrighted Okey to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Okey passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment Saturday. The 28-year-old catcher is off the Angels' 40-man roster but will remain part of the organization.

Grandal is not in the lineup Monday against the Angels.

Seby Zavala will catch and bat ninth. This looks to be a routine day off for Grandal, who missed some time last week with a sore right knee but started behind the plate both Saturday and Sunday versus Boston.

Wallach isn't in the Angels' lineup Monday against the White Sox, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Wallach is 0-for-16 across his last six games, so he'll take a day off Monday to regroup. Matt Thaiss will take over behind the dish and bat seventh.

McCann (ankle) resumed baseball activities Monday, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

On the injured list since June 17 because of a left ankle sprain, McCann appears on track to return to the Orioles sometime in early July. Anthony Bemboom is currently serving as Adley Rutschman's backup behind the plate.