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Garver (shoulder) isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

Garver exited Friday's game against the Tigers due to right shoulder inflammation, but manager Rocco Baldelli is confident that the catcher will be able to return to the lineup Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.

Bemboom's back recently "locked up," preventing the catcher from being able to play, Fabian Ardaya of The Athleticreports.

This information helps explain why the Angels did not go to Bemboom when starting catcher Max Stassi went on the seven-day injured list Thursday due to a concussion. It's unclear how long Bemboom has been dealing with the bad back or how much longer he'll be on the shelf, but the issue is substantial enough that the Angels traded for veteran Drew Butera on Friday to provide catching depth.

Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's 11-4 loss to the Nationals.

Sanchez has lost his grip on the primary catching job recently, but he flashed his power with his third home run of the season in the second inning Friday. The 28-year-old has started in just four of the last 10 games and will need to perform on a more consistent basis if he hopes to carve out more playing time.

Garver (shoulder) isn't expected to miss significant time after leaving Friday's game against the Tigers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Manager Rocco Baldelli said after Friday's game that Garver will receive treatment for his injury, but the catcher will likely be able to return within a day or two. Ben Rortvedt or Willians Astudillo could draw a start behind the plate to allow Garver time to recover, but it's unlikely that he'll require a stint on the injured list.

Perez went 4-for-4 with a double in Friday's 3-0 loss to the White Sox.

Perez accounted for half of the Royals' hits Friday and the team couldn't manage to bring a run home. The 30-year-old catcher improved his season slash line to .293/.331/.528 with 15 extra-base hits.

Garver was removed from Friday's game against the Tigers with right shoulder inflammation, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Garver was replaced by Ben Rortvedt behind the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Twins later revealed that his departure was due to a right shoulder issue. Garver went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a strikeout prior to leaving the game. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day, but Rortvedt and Willians Astudillo could fill in at catcher if Garver misses additional time.

Mejia (ribs) isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mejia was scratched from Friday's lineup due to a left intercostal strain, but manager Kevin Cash said that the catcher could play if needed. A better idea of Mejia's status should come into focus Saturday, but it's unlikely that he'll miss significant time.

Murphy went 1-for-3 with a two-run single and a walk in a loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday.

The Athletics ultimately were handed a lopsided loss, but Murphy's timely single actually overcame an early deficit for Oakland and created a temporary one-run advantage. Murphy still sports just a .218 average through 95 plate appearances, but his clutch hitting over the last pair of games has pushed his average with men on base to .313 over 39 plate appearances, and to .333 with men in scoring position specifically (15 PAs).

Mejia was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Athletics with left intercostal discomfort, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Mejia had been out of the lineup for two of the last three games, and he'll be a late scratch Friday due to an intercostal issue. Mike Zunino will take over behind the dish and bat sixth.

Grandal is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.

Grandal started the last two games and will take a seat for Friday's series opener. Zack Collins will work behind the plate for the White Sox.