MLB Player News

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Tuesday's game against the Mets that Smith (concussion) is "days away" from being activated from the injured list, but it won't be before Thursday's game against the Cubs, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Smith still has a few boxes to check and he won't be able to do so before the series against the Cubs begins Thursday. The Dodgers are understandably taking every precaution they can with their starting backstop, and while he has a chance to return this week, there are no guarantees when coming back from a head injury.

Realmuto is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the White Sox.

Realmuto caught all nine innings of the Phillies' 7-4 win in Game 1, going 2-for-5 with a run. Garrett Stubbs will be the starting catcher for the nightcap.

Contreras isn't in the Brewers' lineup Tuesday against Seattle.

After a 1-for-4 performance with a walk and an RBI in Monday's win, Contreras will take a seat Tuesday against Logan Gilbert and the Mariners. Victor Caratini will start at catcher in his place and bat seventh.

Sullivan will start at catcher and bat ninth in his MLB debut Tuesday against Atlanta.

The 29-year-old could get a handful of starts behind the plate for the Padres while Luis Campusano recovers from a left thumb sprain. Campusano was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday and Austin Nola is on the bench Tuesday. Sullivan was sporting an .800 OPS with one home run and three stolen bases through nine games this season at Triple-A El Paso.

Nola isn't starting Tuesday against Atlanta, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

After recording a base hit for the third consecutive game Monday, Nola will get a day off Tuesday so that Brett Sullivan can make his MLB debut and bat ninth.

Bart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

After making three straight starts at catcher for the Giants, Bart will give way Tuesday to Blake Sabol. David Villar is taking a turn in the designated hitter role.

Contreras went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Contreras was the only Cardinal to log a multi-hit effort. He also swiped third base after his RBI double tied the game at 1-1 in the sixth inning. Aside from a noticeable drop in power (.074 ISO), Contreras is off to a decent start in his St. Louis tenure. He's slashing .241/.317/.315 with no home runs, five RBI, five runs scored, four doubles and two steals through 16 contests.

Campusano was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left thumb sprain.

Campusano jammed his thumb while catching a bullpen session, and the swelling hasn't reduced enough for him to play at this point. Brett Sullivan will remain the backup catcher, while Brandon Dixon was recalled from El Paso to take Campusano's place on the roster.

Smith (concussion) went through a full workout Monday and said that he's hoping to be able to return Thursday against the Cubs, but he doesn't want to rush back, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Smith was placed on the 7-day injured list before Sunday's game, and he told reporters it's the first time that he's ever received a concussion. There's a good chance that the backstop is back before the end of the week, but the Dodgers will understandably take every necessary precaution before Smith is starting games behind the plate.

Wynns is catching and hitting ninth for Monday's game against the Mets, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Wynns will be making his debut with the Dodgers after signing with the club shortly after Will Smith was placed on the concussion injured list. Austin Barnes is expected to serve as Los Angeles' No. 1 catcher for the duration of Smith's absence, but he'll give way to Wynns in the series opener.