MLB Player News

Garver went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Astros.

Garver produced the first run of the game for the Rangers with a solo shot to left field in the second inning. The long ball was his first since Opening Day. The backstop recently endured a six-game 0-for-19 skid but has now registered at least one hit in three of his past four contests.

Grandal went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Wednesday against the Royals.

Grandal is playing through soreness in his legs so was limited to designated hitter duties. However, he still had a productive day at the plate and is now in the midst of a modest four-game hitting streak. It is worth noting that Grandal was removed in favor of a pinch runner in the bottom of the eighth inning, though that could be due to his lack of speed rather than an indication of injury.

Hedges is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Hedges started the past four games and will take a seat after going 2-for-11 with a two-run home run during that stretch. Luke Maile will start behind the plate in his absence Wednesday.

Sanchez (abdomen) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

He'll remain on the bench for a sixth consecutive game while he contends with abdominal tightness. However, manager Rocco Baldelli said the catcher is working out on the field prior to Wednesday's matchup, and he's hopeful that Sanchez will be able to return to the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Tigers, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Maldonado is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Maldonado will receive some routine maintenance after catching four of the Astros' past five games. Jason Castro will step in behind the dish Wednesday to form a battery with starting pitcher Cristian Javier.

Barnhart isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Barnhart will get a breather after he went 2-for-6 with a double, two runs and two strikeouts in his last two appearances. Eric Haase will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Kirk isn't starting Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Kirk has gone 2-for-12 with two walks in his last five appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Tyler Heineman will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Vazquez isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Vazquez will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 2-for-3 with a run, a walk and a strikeout Tuesday against Toronto. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Higashioka is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Higashioka is sitting for the fourth time in six games and looks to have fallen behind Jose Trevino on the depth chart at catcher. The 32-year-old Higashioka could be at risk of a demotion to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre whenever fellow backstop Ben Rortvedt (oblique) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.

Grandal is serving as the designated hitter in Wednesday's matchup against the Royals, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Grandal exited Tuesday's loss to Kansas City since he was experiencing some leg soreness after sliding into second base. Although he won't be behind the dish Wednesday, he's been cleared to remain in the lineup. The 33-year-old has gone 3-for-10 with two doubles, an RBI, two walks and three strikeouts in his last three appearance.