MLB Player News

Padres catcher Austin Hedges went 2 for 4 with a solo home run in a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday.

Hedges is a defense-first catcher and his numbers show that thus far. In 133 at-bats, Hedges is hitting .165 with a dreadful .214 OBP. He also has very little power, with only three homers and two doubles all season. Hedges will be a good real-life baseball player for the Padres, but will have very little fantasy value in years to come.

Rockies catcher Tom Murphy left Saturday's game with an apparent left shoulder injury, MLB.com reports.

He hurt himself on a pickoff play, which he was thrown out on. Murphy was replaced by Dustin Garneau at catcher, and while the injury could mean that Murphy's 2015 season is over, he will be an intriguing sleeper candidate heading into 2016.

Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt is not in the lineup Saturday. He tried to play through a thumb injury Thursday, but he was only able to make it through two at-bats before being removed.

It's likely the 24-year-old will not return the rest of the season, meaning Ryan Lavarnway will continue to get the starts behind the plate.

Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt (thumb) is not in the lineup Friday.

Bethancourt made it through just two at-bats Thursday before being removed due to what was is assumed to be a reoccurring thumb injury that kept him out of the lineup since Sept. 21. With just more one gaming, it's likely he played the last game of his season Thursday.

Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt likely aggravated his wrist injury in Thursday's game against the Nationals, Kevin McAlpin of Sports Radio 680 The Fan reports.

Bethancourt's wrist has been a continual issues, returning Thursday for the first time since jamming reportedly jamming his thumb Sept. 21. Considering there are just two games remaining in the season, it wouldn't be surprising if the young backstop has played his last contest. Ryan Lavarnway replaced him behind the plate Thursday.

Mets pitcher Hansel Robles has been suspended for three games for intentionally throwing at Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp on Wednesday, per Joel Sherman of MLB.com.

This suspension will not affect his eligibility for the postseason, but if Robles chooses to appeal the decision the punishment would extend into next season. While the 25 year old has pitched well this season, he's given up seven runs in the past two weeks, so it could be a benefit to get a few games off before gearing up for the playoffs.

Braves rookie catcher Christian Bethancourt is in the lineup Thursday.

Bethancourt has been out of the lineup since Sept. 20 with a jammed thumb, but it appears he is finally ready to play as Atlanta takes on National League East rival Washington. The 24 year old will play behind the plate and hit eighth.

Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal is out of the lineup Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times reports.

As is usually the case, A.J. Ellis will get the start at catcher with Clayton Kershaw on the mound. Grandal should get a few more starts before the start of the postseason.

Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt (thumb) is not in the lineup Tuesday against Washington.

Bethancourt jammed his thumb more than a week ago, and he's yet to return to action. A.J. Pierzynski will make another start at catcher Tuesday, and he'll bat cleanup.

Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt (thumb) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Marlins, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

A jammed left thumb, suffered last weekend, will keep Bethancourt out of the lineup for a fourth straight game. Bethancourt had two three-hit games in the span of four starts earlier this month, after turning in just five multi-hit efforts in the first five months of the season.