MLB Player News

Maldonado went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in Friday's 10-4 win over the Rangers.

Maldonado drew a bases-loaded walk in the third inning to push Houston's lead to 6-1. He then blew it up even further with a two-run blast in the fifth. It was his second homer of the season and both have come over the last seven games.

Perez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

After DHing in the matinee and taking Lucas Giolito deep in the third inning, Perez was behind the plate for the nightcap but went 0-for-3. The veteran catcher is slashing .280/.312/.500 through 38 games with eight homers and 23 RBI.

Bemboom was activated by Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

The backstop had been out while dealing with an injured back, but he returned to the lineup and smacked an RBI triple for the Bees on Thursday. Bemboom has logged 20 at-bats with the big club this season, collecting five hits and one RBI.

Murphy went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 6-1 win over the Twins.

Murphy's fifth-inning shot gave Oakland a 3-0 lead. It was his fifth long ball of the year and first in the month of May. The 26-year-old owns a .709 OPS with 16 RBI through 120 plate appearances.

Garver is not in the lineup Friday against the A's.

Garver started the last two games but will take a seat for Friday's series opener. Ben Rortvedt will work behind the plate versus Oakland.

Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in Thursday's loss to the Rays.

Sanchez was the lone offensive spark in a Yankees lineup that went 5-for-30 on Thursday, and the backstop has hit safely in three of his last four contests. He is hitting just .222 in 18 at-bats this month, though.

Gallagher (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday.

The 28-year-old landed on the shelf with a concussion May 3 and will rejoin the Royals after clearing the concussion protocols. Gallagher will reclaim backup duties behind the plate and will start the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox while Salvador Perez serves as the designated hitter.

Mejia (ribs) is feeling "significantly better," according to manager Kevin Cash, and the backstop could be activated Sunday when first eligible, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mejia was officially placed on the injured list May 8 retroactive to two days prior, which indeed makes Sunday his first opportunity to return to action. The 25-year-old was particularly standing out for his offensive contributions prior to his injury, slashing .300/.348/.450 across 67 plate appearances while alternating time behind the dish with Mike Zunino.

Higashioka is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.

Higashioka's hold on the No. 1 catching job appears to be shaky, as he's now sitting for the third time in six games. Gary Sanchez, who hit a solo home run in his last start Tuesday, will spell Higashioka behind the plate.

Trevino (triceps) will start at catcher and bat ninth Thursday against the Astros.

Trevino is back in action after missing Texas' previous two games with right triceps soreness. While he'll be getting the starting nod Thursday, Trevino still appears to be stuck in a timeshare with Jonah Heim behind the dish.