MLB Player News

Grandal went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 5-3 win over Kansas City.

Grandal's fifth-inning blast gave starter Lucas Giolito a commanding four-run cushion. It was Grandal's fifth homer in 30 games, and he's hit safely in three straight games, going 5-for-10 with a double and a homer.

Sanchez is not in the lineup Sunday and manager Aaron Boone said Sanchez's benching could last a few days, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

After wearing the Golden Sombrero on Saturday, Sanchez now has 11 strikeouts in his last five games. His .130 batting average would be the lowest in baseball by 40 points if he had enough plate appearances to qualify. Erik Kratz and Kyle Higashioka will handle catching duties until the Yankees deem Sanchez ready to return.

Vazquez went 3-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Blue Jays.

Vazquez's three hits were all singles. He scored on a Jackie Bradley homer in the second inning. In the ninth, Vazquez singled, stole second, advanced to third on an error and then beat the throw home on Yairo Munoz's groundball. The three-hit effort gave Vazquez a .266/.321/.403 slash line with four homers, 16 runs scored, 12 RBI and two steals in 35 games this year.

McGuire was optioned to the Blue Jays' alternate training site Saturday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

McGuire will remain with the taxi squad for the team's road trip, so he could be available in an emergency situation. The 25-year-old saw limited time behind the plate during his time on the major-league roster and hit .073 with a solo home run and 11 strikeouts over 41 at-bats. Caleb Joseph's contract was selected in a corresponding move, and he should serve as the backup catcher going forward.

Perez (shoulder) isn't in Saturday's lineup against Milwaukee.

Perez will sit for a second consecutive game after he was removed from Wednesday's contest with right shoulder fatigue. Sandy Leon will start behind the plate Saturday.

Perez went 1-for-4 with a three-run double in a win over the Marlins on Friday.

The young backstop played a key role in the narrow win, as his fourth-inning two-bagger snapped a 2-2 tie and capped a four-run rally for the Rays. Perez has now hit safely in four of his last six starts, but he's still slashing just .173/.228/.250 for the season.

Murphy is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres.

Murphy has been the clear primary catcher for the Athletics this season, starting 24 of the team's 36 games thus far. Jonah Heim, who took over the backup job in late August, makes his third start of the year Saturday.

Trevino went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's loss to the Mariners.

Trevino got the Rangers on the board with a solo homer against Yusei Kikuchi in the fifth inning. It was the second long ball of the season for the 27-year-old backstop, who is hitting .288/.328/.508 across 19 games.

Sanchez isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Game 1 of the twin bill lasted nine innings, and Sanchez will get to rest for the nightcap. Erik Kratz will start behind the plate.

Jansen isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Jansen blasted a two-run home run in the first game of the twin bill and will take a breather for Game 2. Reese McGuire will take over behind the plate for the nightcap.