MLB Player News

Raleigh is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

After sitting against Houston right-hander Jake Odorizzi on Tuesday, the lefty-hitting Raleigh will remain on the bench versus a righty (Jose Urquidy) for the second day in a row. At this point, Tom Murphy -- who will catch Wednesday's game -- appears to have usurped Raleigh on the depth chart. After going 0-for-17 over his last six games, Raleigh's batting average now sits at .157 since he was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on July 11.

Kirk went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and a third run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Yankees.

The 22-year-old got the start at DH while Reese McGuire handled catching duties and Kirk embraced the 'hitter' part of his job description, taking Gerrit Cole the other way in the second inning before capping the scoring in the eighth with a blast off Clay Holmes. Remarkably, even though Kirk has only seven homers on the year, this was his second multi-homer performance, with the other coming April 30 against Atlanta. On the season, the young backstop is slashing .290/.362/.524 through 45 games, and the Jays will likely continue to find ways to get his bat in the lineup as they push for a playoff spot.

Stassi isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Stassi started each of the last two games but went 0-for-6 with a run and two strikeouts. Kurt Suzuki will start at catcher and bat sixth.

Murphy isn't starting Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Murphy will be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games after he went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Saturday. Yan Gomes will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Raleigh isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Raleigh went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's loss and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Tom Murphy will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Garver (back) played catch on the field ahead of Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Garver has been dealing with a lower back strain late August. He's currently eligible to return from the 10-day injured list, although the Twins haven't yet revealed a timetable for his return. It's encouraging to see him resume baseball activities Tuesday, but Ryan Jeffers and Ben Rortvedt should continue to see time behind the plate in his absence.

Sanchez isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Sanchez went 2-for-7 with two homers and six RBI across the last two games, but he'll get a breather Tuesday. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the dish with right-hander Gerrit Cole on the mound.

Moreno (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment this week in the Florida Complex League, Future Blue Jays reports.

The FCL Jays were rained out Tuesday, but Moreno should soon get into game action. He has been out since June 25 with a minor thumb fracture. Moreno is a strong candidate to go to the Arizona Fall League to make up for lost time.

Mejia (shoulder) isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mejia started Monday but was removed from the game due to a right shoulder contusion after he was hit by a foul tip. Although Mike Zunino will start behind the dish, Mejia is reportedly feeling "a lot better" Tuesday, so he could be available off the bench.

Mejia was feeling "a lot better" after receiving ice and treatment following an early exit from Monday's extra-inning win over the Red Sox stemming from taking a foul tip off his right shoulder, the team's official site reports.

The young backstop sustained the blow in the sixth inning off the bat of J.D. Martinez and only managed to remain in the contest through the end of that half-inning. However, manager Kevin Cash's report concerning Mejia's improving condition following the game was certainly encouraging and supports the notion the 25-year-old could be available at any point beginning with Tuesday's contest against Boston.