MLB Player News

Narvaez isn't starting Saturday against the Yankees.

Narvaez started the last two games and went 3-for-8 with a double, a run and a strikeout. Victor Caratini will take over behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.

Contreras is starting Saturday against Philadelphia.

Contreras is in the lineup for a third consecutive game while Marcell Ozuna retreats to the bench. Contreras has been productive over the last two matchups, going 5-for-8 with a home run, two runs, two RBI and three strikeouts.

Gomes isn't starting Saturday against Colorado.

Gomes is getting a day off after he went 2-for-11 with a double, three RBI, a run and a stolen base over the last three games. P.J. Higgins will start behind the plate and bat fifth.

Contreras went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two total runs scored in Friday's win over Philadelphia.

Contreras launched a solo shot in the fourth inning, then sent Austin Riley home on a single in the eighth. The homer was Contreras' 18th of the year and his first since Aug. 24. In six games this month, the catcher has gone 7-for-19 (.368), including five total hits in his last two games. Contreras is now slashing .279/.349/.521 on the season.

Nola went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two total RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Nola popped a solo shot in the second inning and added a sacrifice fly as the Padres poured on more offense in the eighth. The catcher has gone 6-for-17 (.353) over his last six games. The short but productive stretch has raised his season slash line to .248/.321/.325 with four homers, 36 RBI, 37 runs scored, two stolen bases and 12 doubles through 98 contests.

Stallings isn't starting Friday against Washington, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The Marlins seem content to alternate Stallings and Nick Fortes, as they have taken turns starting behind the dish over the last 10 games, although Fortes has also seen additional work at DH. This pattern will likely continue until the end of the season, with Fortes getting the nod at catcher Friday and batting fourth.

Delay isn't in the lineup Friday against the Mets, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Delay hasn't recorded a hit since Sunday and will sit out Friday's game in favor of Tyler Heineman, who will bat ninth.

McCann will sit Friday against the Pirates.

McCann remains atop the Mets' depth chart at catcher, but he and Friday's starter Tomas Nido have generally alternated turns behind the plate in recent weeks. McCann's .549 OPS on the season gives him minimal fantasy value even if he found himself in the lineup more consistently.

Rodriguez has slashed .357/.438/.696 with eight home runs, 14 doubles and 32 RBI through 29 games since his promotion to Double-A Altoona.

After crushing the ball to the tune of a .936 OPS in High-A, Rodriguez is sitting on a 1.134 mark at the higher level -- and, just as impressively, he's actually clipped his strikeout rate and raised his walk rate since the promotion. As a switch-hitting catcher who's flashing high-end contact ability and power as well as strong defensive ability, he's quickly grown into a must-roster prospect in dynasty formats. It's also possible the Pirates will move him off catcher, as he's seen significant time at second base and in left field and looked good at both positions. His bat will play anywhere.

Contreras (ankle) recently began doing light agility work in his running progression, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Contreras has been on the injured list with a left ankle sprain since Sept. 6 and will spend more than the minimum of 10 days on the shelf. While the catcher seems to be trending in the right direction, manager David Ross said Friday that Contreras is still progressing relatively slowly and is likely about a week away from returning, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.