MLB Player News

Diaz has been shut down for the rest of the season due to a bacterial infection in his leg that required surgery, the Pittsburgh Tribune's Travis Sawchik reports.

At best, Diaz could have served as the third or fourth catcher for the Pirates in September. Instead, he will take time to recover from surgery to take care of a bacterial infection. It sounds like he will be ready to go when pitchers and catchers report to spring training.

Rupp is not in the lineup Wednesday for the second straight day, according to CSN's Jim Salisbury.

Rupp has been in a prolonged slump at the plate that has dropped his average from .277 on Aug. 14 to .259 as of Wednesday, so manager Pete Mackanin decided to give him back-to-back days off for the second time in a week. A.J. Ellis will start behind the plate again Wednesday in Rupp's place.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN.com.

D'Arnaud will get the day off Wednesday with the Mets playing a day game following a night game. Rene Rivera will get the start behind the plate in d'Arnaud's place.

Contreras is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Manager Joe Maddon has started to get creative with his catchers, as Miguel Montero will start for the second straight day Tuesday on the heels of Contreras getting two straight starts and David Ross starting the two games prior to that. It remains to be seen what Maddon's plans for the catcher position will be moving forward, but he figures to keep using all three players.

Rupp is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

This seems to be another routine day off for Rupp, although it is notable to point out that it's the third time since August 31 that he'll be taking a seat on the bench. A.J. Ellis will be taking his place behind the dish against Miami for the evening.

Realmuto went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's loss to the Phillies.

Realmuto has been a bright spot for the Marlins this season, hitting .311 with nine home runs and 11 stolen bases. The backstop has been very consistent this year, hitting at least .284 in every month. Just 25, Realmuto should continue to produce through September and into 2017.

Contreras is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

With the Cubs playing a string of four day games in a row, Contreras is sitting for the second time during that span, this time giving way to Miguel Montero. The rookie has been one of the top fantasy catchers since his promotion to the big leauges, cobbling together a .268/.342/.455 batting line to go with nine long balls, 29 RBI and 27 runs in his 237 plate appearances.

Stewart (knee) was activated from the 15-day DL prior to Sunday's 10-0 loss to the Brewers. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout during the contest and threw out the Brewers' Keon Broxton at third base on an attempted steal.

Stewart had been sidelined for the entire second half with a left knee injury that nearly required surgery. He'll likely see about one or two starts a week over the rest of the season as the backup behind regular starting catcher Francisco Cervelli.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

D'arnaud went 4-for-10 over his last three starts, but he will be held out Sunday for the second time in three days. Rene Rivera will get the nod behind the plate Sunday night.

Grandal is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

Grandal will take a seat after catching three straight games, giving way to Austin Barnes behind the plate. Barnes is much more familiar with Sunday's starter, Jose De Leon, as the two paired up frequently in the minors this season.