MLB Player News

Collins replaced an injured Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Brewers. He went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

It's unclear how Encarnacion injured the shoulder; he required medical attention after beating out an infield single in the fourth inning. Collins, who entered as a replacement at designated hitter, will be part of the mix to get at-bats if Encarnacion misses time. Thus far in 2020, Collins is hitless in eight plate appearances.

Murphy went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs in a win over the Mariners on Monday.

The rookie catcher had been scuffling badly at the plate prior to Monday's productive night, although that put him in the company of multiple teammates. Murphy had been on base just five times over the first six games in which he logged at least one at-bat.

Garver will sit Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

Garver had started three straight games behind the plate, so he'll sit for Tuesday afternoon's contest. He's now started seven times in the first 11 games of the season, with Alex Avila, who starts behind the plate Tuesday, getting the other four starts.

Rupp was added to Cleveland's roster pool Monday.

Rupp joined the team on a minor-league deal back in February but wasn't part of the team's player pool throughout summer camp. He'll report to Cleveland's alternate training site and will give the organization added depth behind the plate with Roberto Perez out with a shoulder strain.

Grandal went 3-for-4 with a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Royals.

Grandal, who drove in runs on three consecutive plate appearances, heated up over the weekend. He went 5-for-9 with a double, two walks, five RBI and three runs scored. The catcher's production helped the White Sox extend their win streak to four and moved them above .500 for the first time this season.

Garver went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against Cleveland.

Garver took Aaron Civale deep over the left field wall to lead off the second inning. It was his first home run of the season, and welcomed production as he has now reached base only five times in 22 plate appearances. Most concerningly, he has struck out 10 times in that span. Garver will look to get on track as the Twins begin a series against Pittsburgh on Monday.

Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

He'll take a seat in favor of Joe Hudson, who starts behind the dish and catches for starting pitcher Kendall Graveman. Nola, who has reached base at a .400 clip through six games this season, should serve as the Mariners' undisputed No. 1 backstop until Tom Murphy (foot) is ready to return from the injured list.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Austin Allen will step in behind the plate for Murphy, who had caught the Athletics' previous three contests. The rookie is off to a 2-for-14 start to the season, though one of his hits was a home run.

Maldonado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Maldonado is just getting a break after catching each of the Astros' last four games and going 1-for-10 at the dish. Dustin Garneau will step in behind the plate in Maldonado's stead, catching for starting pitcher Josh James.

The Royals designated Hernandez for assignment Sunday.

With Cam Gallagher returning from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale with the White Sox, the Royals no longer needed to keep Hernandez around as a third catcher. Assuming Hernandez goes unclaimed off waivers, he'll stick within the organization and report to the Royals' alternate training site. Hernandez appeared in four games during his time with the big club, going 2-for-4 with a run scored.