MLB Player News

Leon went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit home run Saturday against the Orioles.

Leon took Stevie Wilkerson deep in the ninth inning to record his third home run of the season. He took advantage of a position player on the mound, cranking a 55 mph fastball out to center field. Leon is firmly behind Christian Vazquez on the depth chart and is hitting just .207/.276/.306 across 126 plate appearances this season.

Murphy (knee) has appeared in four rehab games with Oakland's Arizona League affiliate.

Murphy has been out since undergoing surgery on his torn left meniscus in early May. His return to the Triple-A level doesn't appear to be too far off.

Thaiss is not in the lineup Saturday against Seattle.

Thaiss has had a part-time role since getting called up in early July, starting seven times in 14 games. He's done very little at the plate, hitting .120/.185/.280 in 27 plate appearances.

The Orioles optioned Wynns to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

With Pedro Severino apparently healthy again after battling an illness that left him unavailable for Friday's win over the Red Sox, there was no need for the Orioles to carry Wynns any longer as the backup catcher behind Chance Sisco. The Orioles recalled reliever Tanner Scott from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Murphy went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and a run in a win over the Angels on Friday.

Murphy's solid offensive season continued in Friday's win, with his multi-hit effort pushing his average in July to .316. The veteran backstop has continued to display his penchant for timely hitting during the current month as well, as he now has four RBI over his last five games. For the season, Murphy boasts a .908 OPS over 56 plate appearances with men on base.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Sanchez played all nine innings in Friday's series-opening 8-2 win over the Rockies but had a rough day both at the plate and behind the dish. He finished 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored and was charged with catcher's interference in the fifth inning, bringing Sanchez's error total up to 12 for the season. Austin Romine will fill in for him Saturday, but expect Sanchez to resume catching duties in the series finale Sunday.

Gallagher is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Cleveland.

Gallagher has alternated starts over the last five games and that trend continues Friday with Meibrys Viloria starting behind the plate. It's not fully clear how playing time will be divided following the departure of Martin Maldonado via trade, but the 26-year-old Gallagher figures to see increased opportunities, regardless.

Garver is not in the lineup Friday against Oakland.

Garver had started five of the last seven games behind the plate. Jason Castro gets the nod for Friday's contest.

Wynns was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Wynns was optioned to Triple-A in early June but returns to the majors with Pedro Severino battling an illness. Wynns seems likely to be shipped back to the minors once Severino is clear of the issue.

Wynns was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Wynns was optioned to Triple-A in early June but returns to the majors with Pedro Severino battling an illness. Wynns seems likely to be shipped back to the minors once Severino is clear of the issue.