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Higashioka was recalled by the Yankees on Wednesday.

Higashioka is needed to back up Austin Romine with Gary Sanchez landing on the injured list with a groin strain. Higashioka has gotten into 42 games with the Yankees over the last three seasons but done little at the plate, hitting .143/.209/.267.

Sanchez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain Wednesday.

Sanchez has struggled to a .111/.191/.173 slash line over his last 20 games, but he can't blame the injury for his struggles, as it occurred while he was running to first base Tuesday against the Twins. The severity of the issue is not yet clear, but he'll sit for a minimum of 10 days. Kyle Higashioka was recalled in a corresponding move and will back up Austin Romine behind the plate.

D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Tuesday in the Rays' 5-4 loss to the Red Sox.

D'Arnaud occupied the leadoff spot for a third straight game and again delivered another quality night at the dish, slugging his second home run in three days. Since joining the Rays on May 10, d'Arnaud has slashed a solid .266/.327/.532 with 19 extra-base hits (11 home runs, eight doubles), 33 RBI and 29 runs in 46 contests. With the Rays facing another lefty (David Price) in the series finale Wednesday, d'Arnaud will be back atop the order and man first base, per Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network.

Vazquez pinch hit for Mitch Moreland and drilled his 16th home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Rays.

Vazquez broke a 2-2 tie with a 403-foot solo blast to left field. The catcher, who has hit more homers this season than in his previous four campaigns combined, is on pace for 25 in 2019.

Sanchez will have an MRI on his left groin Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's win over the Twins in the eighth inning after running to first base, George A. King III of the New York Post reports.

It sounds like Sanchez could be headed to the injured list. Sanchez appeared to sustain the injury while running to first base on a groundout to close the eighth inning. The 26-year-old slowly walked off the field with manager Aaron Boone and the athletic trainer.

Sanchez was removed from Tuesday's game at Minnesota with an apparent lower-leg injury, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.

Sanchez appeared to sustain the injury while running to first base on a groundout to close the eighth inning. The 26-year-old slowly walked off the field with manager Aaron Boone and the athletic trainer after the out was secured, but the specifics of the issue remain unclear. Sanchez went 0-for-5 prior to leaving the game.

Garver is not starting Tuesday against the Yankees.

Garver has hit five homers in his last five games, but the Twins will continue rotating their catchers rather than riding the hot hand. Jason Castro gets the start in his absence.

Vazquez is not starting Tuesday against the Rays.

Vazquez's offensive surge hasn't slowed down, as he's recorded a .907 OPS over his last 17 games. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate as he typically does with Chris Sale on the mound.

Jansen is not starting Tuesday against Cleveland.

Following a stretch in which he recorded an OPS of 1.173 over 16 games, Jansen has just a single hit in his last six contests. Luke Maile starts behind the plate in his absence.

McCann is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

McCann sits after starting four straight games. Welington Castillo starts behind the plate in his absence.