MLB Player News

Raleigh is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Raleigh and Tom Murphy will continue their pattern of alternating turns behind the plate, as both backstops have now drawn three starts at catcher apiece over the Mariners' last six games. The recent return of Luis Torrens from the COVID-19 injured list gives Seattle yet another option at catcher, so Raleigh could be more likely to see his playing time decrease than grow moving forward.

Jeffers (knee) will bat eighth and start behind the plate Tuesday against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Jeffers was scratched Sunday with a bruised left knee, but he's ready to go following Monday's off day. He'll look to build on his performance over his last two games, when he went 3-for-6 with two doubles and a homers while scoring four runs.

Sanchez (abdomen) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Sanchez hasn't played since Wednesday while dealing with abdominal tightness. He's evidently still not ready to go following Monday's scheduled off day, so Ryan Jeffers (knee) will start behind the plate.

Garver will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Garver and Jonah Heim have alternated starts behind the plate over the last eight games, though Garver has served as the designated hitter twice over that stretch. He'll get a true day off Tuesday, with Heim at catcher and Willie Calhoun taking the DH spot.

Kirk will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Kirk finds himself sitting in favor of Zack Collins for the second time in three games. Kirk's .227/.327/.227 season slash line is poor, though he's at least seeing the ball well, striking out just four times to go along with seven walks. He's not hitting the ball with much authority, however, as his barrel rate has dropped from 11.0 percent last season to 2.4 percent this year. He's yet to record an extra-base hit.

Trevino will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against Baltimore.

Trevino started just three of the Yankees' first 12 games, but he appeared to be moving into the starting role due to Kyle Higashioka's underperformance, getting the nod in three of the next four contests. Higashioka will get the call Tuesday, so it may still take some more time to figure out which backstop is the preferred option.

Vazquez isn't starting Monday against the Blue Jays.

Vazquez started in the last four games and went 2-for-13 with an RBI and three strikeouts. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the dish after being reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list.

Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Wong appeared in two games during his time with the major-league club, and he went 1-for-6 with an RBI and a strikeout. Kevin Plawecki will serve as the primary backup behind the dish after he was activated from the COVID-19 injured list.

Maile (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Maile sustained a hamstring injury late in camp and was unavailable to begin the regular season, but he recently appeared in six rehab games and hit .563 with two homers, six runs, six RBI, four walks and three strikeouts. The 31-year-old will serve as the primary backup behind the dish after Bryan Lavastida was optioned to Triple-A Columbus.

Maldonado isn't starting Monday against the Rangers.

Maldonado will get a day off after he went 1-for-8 with a double, two runs, two walks and seven strikeouts in his last three appearances. Jason Castro will start behind the dish and bat eighth.