MLB Player News

Jansen is out of Monday's lineup against the Yankees due to soreness in his left side, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Jansen picked up the injury over the weekend on a swing, and he's currently being evaluated to determine the extent of the injury and will undergo an MRI, per Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca. Alejandro Kirk is starting behind the plate Monday while fellow catcher Zack Collins serves as the designated hitter.

Jansen will sit Monday against the Yankees.

Jansen started two of Toronto's first three games, grabbing two hits and a homer on both occasions. Alejandro Kirk will catch Alek Manoah on Monday.

Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional RBI in Sunday's win over the Mariners.

The former Yankees backstop went hitless Friday and didn't play Saturday, but he recorded a strong game in this one -- he was responsible for more than half of the team's runs while also going yard for the first time in 2022. Sanchez is expected to play a backup catcher role, but he should still see plenty of at-bats as a designated hitter.

Jansen went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.

That's now two starts and two homers to begin the season for Jansen, who is looking to prove he deserves the bulk of the work behind the plate even with Alejandro Kirk on the roster as well. Jansen's power has never been in question, only his ability to get to it in games, but if he can improve on his career .215 batting average, a breakout campaign could follow.

Heim went 2-for-3 with home run, three RBI and a second run scored in Sunday's 12-6 win over the Blue Jays.

Heim extended the Rangers' three-run lead in the seventh inning with a two-run homer. He made his second consecutive start behind the dish, as primary backstop Mitch Garver, who sat Saturday's day game following a Friday night game, served as the designated hitter Sunday. Texas manager Chris Woodward said during spring training that he will manage Garver's workload by having him play first base and DH. That suggests Heim's in line for a healthy dose of starts, although the young catcher had a mere .583 OPS over 326 career MLB plate appearances in 2020 and 2021.

Godoy will report to Triple-A St. Paul after going unclaimed on waivers Sunday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Godoy was designated for assignment last week but will remain in the organization since he wasn't claimed on waivers. The 27-year-old made his big-league debut with Seattle last year and hit .162/.225/.189 in 40 plate appearances.

Higashioka is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Higashioka will receive a rest day for the series finale after going 1-for-7 with two strikeouts over the first two games of the season. Jose Trevino will work behind the plate in his place Sunday.

Stassi is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 31-year-old started behind the plate Opening Day for the Halos, but he and Kurt Suzuki have now alternated starts through the first four games of the season. Stassi should work as the Angels' primary catcher in 2022, but he's splitting time with Suzuki early in the campaign.

Raleigh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

Raleigh finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest after going 1-for-2 with two walks Opening Day. Luis Torrens will catch Sunday, as the Mariners have given all three of their catchers a start through the first three games of the year.

Hedges is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Kansas City.

Hedges is 0-for-7 across the first two games of the season and will head to the bench for Sunday's contest. Bryan Lavastida will start behind the plate for the Guardians in his major-league debut.