MLB Player News

Realmuto is out of the lineup against the Phillies on Wednesday.

Realmuto retreats to the bench following eight straight starts, including a two-hit game with a pair of doubles during Tuesday's loss. In his place, AJ Ellis will handle the catching duties.

Barnhart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Stuart Turner will step in as Barnhart sits after catching three straight games. Barnhart is off to a nice start to September (8-for-21 with eight RBI) and should continue to see the bulk of the work behind the plate for the Reds.

Contreras is starting behind the dish and hitting cleanup Tuesday against the Mets.

He struck out in a pinch-hit appearance Sunday, but this will mark his first start since Aug. 9, as the Cubs get their star backstop back from a hamstring injury in time to help with the playoff push. The Cubs will be able to give him at least a day or two off per week, as they are currently carrying five catchers on the active roster.

Nido was recalled from Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.

Nido will get his first taste of the majors now that Binghamton's season is over. The 23-year-old backstop slashed .232/.287/.354 with eight homers and 60 RBI in 102 games for the Rumble Ponies prior to his promotion. Nido -- who was featured in the Futures Game earlier in the year -- is known more for his contact skills (14.9 percent strikeout rate) and strong defensive profile, so he isn't expected to make much of a fantasy impact down he stretch. While he'll likely see an occasional start, this is primarily a learning opportunity for the Mets' top catching prospect.

Realmuto went 4-for-6 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Braves.

With Dee Gordon getting a breather, Realmuto hit leadoff for the Marlins and gave the team's slugging outfielders plenty of run-producing opportunities. The 26-year-old catcher is now 10-for-28 (.357) over the last six games, pushing his OPS on the season up to a career-high .780.

Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and five total RBI on Sunday during the Reds' 10-5 win over the Mets.

The backstop knocked two in on an eighth-inning double before leaving the yard in the ninth to drive in the other three. Barnhart will continue splitting time with Stuart Turner, though Devin Mesoraco (foot) may return before the end of the season to add another wrinkle to a typically uninspiring fantasy picture.

Stallings was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

With Francisco Cervelli dealing with a quadricep injury, Stallings will serve as the Pirates' third option at catcher behind Elias Diaz and Chris Stewart. Stallings put together a solid year with Indianapolis, where he hit .301/.358/.431 over 62 games.

Grandal is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Grandal has failed to reach base over the Dodgers last four games (12 plate appearances). Grandal will sit out Sunday while Austin Barnes starts at catcher and hits fifth.

Hedges is not in the lineup Sunday against Arizona.

Hedges played well Saturday, as he went 2-for-4 with a run scored and another driven in. However, after starting three consecutive games he'll get the day off as Luis Torrens starts behind the dish.

Contreras is available from the bench Sunday against the Brewers, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Contreras was activated from the disabled list Sunday, and although he's not in the starting lineup, he'll be ready to play if called upon. Contreras should return to the lineup soon and will look to pick up where he left off, as he'd gone 9-for-29 (.310) with five home runs and 11 RBI over his last seven games before hitting the DL.