MLB Player News

Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke is hopeful Vazquez (heel) can play Wednesday against the Phillies, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Vazquez exited Monday's game against the Yankees to rest a heel that's been bothering him. The manager gave him a complete day off Tuesday and awaits word from the team's trainers heading into Wednesday's series finale. "We'll see later on if the trainers think that he's OK to hit," said Roenicke. "But he's better. He told me he's better today. He's getting worked on also, they'll come back and let me know what they think for the game and what they think for tomorrow." Kevin Plawecki started in place of Vazquez on Tuesday.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over Detroit.

With news that Chicago's primary catcher, Yasmani Grandal (back), could be out until the end of the week, the White Sox will need McCann or Zack Collins to fill in. McCann is slashing .325/.386/.550 over 44 plate appearances.

Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Rays.

The catcher is supplying his usual power numbers with five homers and nine RBI through 20 games, but the long balls account for over half his hits, sticking Sanchez with a .138 batting average. At some point his luck on balls in play should improve, but he hasn't hit above .232 since 2017, so don't expect too dramatic a turnaround.

Murphy (foot) was transferred to the 45-day injured list Tuesday.

The 29-year-old recently had a setback while recovering from the broken bone in his left foot and won't be eligible to be activated until Sept. 4, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com. Austin Nola should continue handling primary catching duties for the Mariners.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria said Tuesday that he hoped Grandal (back) would return to the lineup by the end of the week, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Grandal left Monday's game against the Tigers with lower-back stiffness and will be on the bench Tuesday, and it now sounds as though he's set to miss at least a few more days. James McCann will be the primary catcher until he returns, with Zack Collins available to back him up.

Leon was placed on the family medical emergency list Tuesday.

Leon will miss at least three days. When he returns, he won't be the team's top catcher, as Roberto Perez returned from a shoulder injury in a corresponding move.

Perez (shoulder) was activated from the injured list as expected Tuesday and will bat eighth and start behind the plate against the Pirates.

Perez lasted just three games this season before being sidelined with a shoulder strain. He'll be Cleveland's primary catcher going forward, especially with Sandy Leon heading to the family medical emergency list in a corresponding move.

Garver is not starting Tuesday against the Brewers.

Garver and Alex Avila have alternated starts for the Twins' last six games. Avila will take his turn behind the plate Tuesday. It's hard to say Garver deserves more at-bats than he's gotten lately, as he's followed up his .995 OPS from last season with a .463 mark through 58 plate appearances this year.

Vazquez (heel) will sit Tuesday against the Phillies, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Vazquez left Monday's game against the Yankees early due to heel soreness, so it's no surprise to see him sit for at least one game. Whether or not his absence will extend to multiple games remains to be seen. Kevin Plawecki takes over behind the plate Tuesday.

Grandal (back) will sit Tuesday against the Tigers.

Grandal left Monday's game with lower-back stiffness, so it's no surprise to see him sit for at least one game. James McCann starts behind the plate in his absence.