MLB Player News

Contreras isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

After going 2-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI during a loss in Game 1, Contreras will pass catching duties along to Gary Sanchez in the nightcap.

Davis isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Davis went 1-for-2 with a run and a pair of walks during the first half of the twin bill, and he'll now get a chance to rest during the final game. Rafael Flores will start at catcher and bat seventh.

Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Stephenson has amassed six hits across his last four games, but the Reds will keep him in the dugout for the start of Saturday's contest. Jose Trevino will replace him behind the plate and bat seventh.

Ruiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Ruiz will get a chance to rest his legs after slugging a home run during Friday's series opener. Drew Millas will replace him behind the dish Saturday and bat eighth.

Campusano isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.

Campusano will retreat to the bench Friday after going 4-for-8 with a homer and two runs scored during San Diego's last series against Arizona. Rodolfo Duran will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth.

Hicks is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Guardians.

Hicks made nine straight starts after coming off the injured list, so he's earned a breather. Joe Mack is catching, Kyle Stowers is at first base and Leo Jimenez will be the Marlins' designated hitter Friday.

Realmuto is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit.

It's a routine day off after Realmuto started each of the previous four contests behind the dish. Rafael Marchan will do the catching for the Phillies in the series opener.

Susac (back) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout.

Susac has been shelved for the past two weeks with a lower-back strain. He was used at designated hitter in his first rehab contest, and the Giants will surely want him to play at least a game or two at catcher before returning the rookie to the active roster, which could happen immediately after the All-Star break.

Flores went 1-for-4 on Thursday against Atlanta.

He was recalled Wednesday with Endy Rodriguez (lower body) on the injured list. Thursday marked Flores' third big-league game of the season and his second start, though he could have the chance to play a relatively even split with Henry Davis so long as Rodriguez is sidelined.

Goodman (wrist) will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth Thursday against the Giants.

Goodman missed two starts while tending to a wrist injury he suffered Monday, though he was able to enter Wednesday's game off the bench and is now ready to return to the starting nine for Thursday's contest. The 26-year-old backstop has been playing exceptionally well as of late, slashing .333/.386/.846 with six homers, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored across his last 10 games prior to getting hurt.