MLB Player News
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J.T. Realmuto C | PHI
Phillies' J.T. Realmuto: Day off Wednesday
Realmuto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Brewers.
The Phillies and Brewers are playing a day game Wednesday after Realmuto caught all 10 innings of a 2-1 win Tuesday, so he appears to be getting some rest in the series finale. Garrett Stubbs will start behind the dish for the Phillies on Wednesday as they go for the sweep of Milwaukee.
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Tomas Nido C | DET
Mets' Tomas Nido: Taking seat Wednesday
Nido is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
After catching seven innings of the Mets' 6-3 win Tuesday night, Nido will get a breather Wednesday as the NL East rivals wrap up their series with a day game. Luis Torrens will check in behind the plate for Nido on Wednesday.
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Sean Murphy C | ATL
Braves' Sean Murphy: Sitting out Wednesday
Murphy (elbow) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Boston.
Murphy departed Tuesday's 8-3 win after being struck on the right elbow by a pitch. X-rays came back negative, and Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the swelling on the elbow has mostly subsided. Murphy could be ready to go as soon as Thursday, but Travis d'Arnaud will fill in at catcher for Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Henry Davis C | PIT
Pirates' Henry Davis: Collects hit in return
Davis went 1-for-3 with a double Tuesday against the Dodgers.
Davis was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and hit eighth while starting behind the plate. He tallied a double in the seventh inning, only his fourth extra-base hit across 86 plate appearances this season. Davis should find his way into Pittsburgh's lineup regularly so long as Joey Bart (thumb) is sidelined, likely splitting reps at catcher with Yasmani Grandal.
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Sean Murphy C | ATL
Braves' Sean Murphy: X-rays negative
Initial X-rays on Murphy's right elbow came back negative after he was hit by a pitch during Tuesday's win over the Red Sox, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Murphy's elbow swelled up significantly immediately following the HBP, though he appears to have escaped the incident without suffering any structural damage. The catcher also said after Tuesday's game that he is confident he'll be able to avoid the injured list and get back to playing within a few days. Travis d'Arnaud would start behind the plate for any games that Murphy may have to miss.
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Sean Murphy C | ATL
Braves' Sean Murphy: Exits after HBP
Murphy was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox after getting hit in the elbow by a pitch, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Murphy took a 92-mph fastball off the inner part of his right elbow, which had already exhibited significant swelling by the time he reached first base. Atlanta will take him into the clubhouse for a closer look and should have more information on his status in the near future, but it's possible the 29-year-old backstop sits out until the swelling goes down.
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Jhonny Pereda C | MIN
Marlins' Jhonny Pereda: Sent to Triple-A
The Marlins optioned Pereda to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old was called up by the Marlins but will return to Triple-A now that Christian Bethancourt is back from the bereavement list. Pereda is 0-for-5 in his five big-league games this season but has an .804 OPS in 83 plate appearances for Jacksonville.
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Christian Bethancourt C | TOR
Marlins' Christian Bethancourt: Back with team
Bethancourt was reinstated from the bereavement list Tuesday.
As planned, Bethancourt rejoins the Marlins after a three-game absence. Jhonny Pereda will be sent back to Triple-A Jacksonville. Bethancourt is slashing .162/.208/.250 while splitting catching duties with Nick Fortes.
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Yasmani Grandal C | PIT
Pirates' Yasmani Grandal: Idle Tuesday
Grandal is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
Grandal hasn't generated multiple hits in a game since May 17 and has two hits in his last 20 at-bats. Henry Davis will bat eighth and catch for Jared Jones.