MLB Player News

Diaz isn't in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Diaz has gone 7-for-16 with two home runs, a double, eight RBI and four runs over his last four games but will head to the bench for the third time in the last four matchups. Brian Serven is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to Arizona.

A number of the Dodgers' regular starters sat out the contest, but Smith started at DH and slotted into the No. 3 spot in the order. He boomed a 465-foot solo homer in the fourth inning for Los Angeles' first run, and Trayce Thompson followed with his own long ball to tie the score. Smith is up to 22 homers and a career-high 85 RBI through 513 plate appearances this season. He trails Cal Raleigh by one homer for the lead in that category among big-league backstops.

Nido went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-3 loss against the Cubs.

Nido homered off lefty starter Drew Smyly for the Mets' first hit of the game with one out in the third inning. The catcher has recorded an extra-base hit in four straight games and a home run in two straight. In addition, the 28-year-old has tallied six RBI over 21 at-bats in his last seven contests.

Adams went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss against the Orioles.

With Keibert Ruiz (testicular contusion) sidelined, Adams earned the start Wednesday and made the most of it. He recorded two hits, including a solo home run, to put the Nationals on the board in the bottom of the third inning. The long ball was Adams' fourth on the season, and the two hits got his average up to the Mendoza line for the first time since June 26.

Wynns went 2-for-3 with three RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Atlanta.

Wynns ripped an RBI single in the bottom of the second frame before later adding a two-run single with two outs in the sixth inning. The catcher has now gone 3-for-6 with three RBI in two games since returning from a head injury Monday. Wynns is locked into a timeshare with Joey Bart behind the plate.

Realmuto went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Wednesday's win over Miami.

Bryce Harper got the Phillies on the board with a solo shot in the top of the sixth inning, and Realmuto went back-to-back to put the Phillies up 2-1. Realmuto later broke the game open with a three-run blast in the seventh inning. The multi-home run effort was the catcher's first of the season and brings his total to 18. He is within striking distance of a 20-20 season with 17 stolen bases, and he would be just the second catcher ever to accomplish the feat.

Adams will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Adams will make his third start in the Nationals' five games since Keibert Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a testicular contusion, which is expected to end his season. Though his playing-time outlook is more promising with Ruiz out of the picture, Adams doesn't look as though he'll be the clear-cut No. 1 option behind the dish. Israel Pineda started both of the past two contests, and the Nationals also have a third catcher on the 28-man active roster in Tres Barrera.

Pineda is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Following Keibert Ruiz's (groin) placement on the injured list Friday, Pineda has picked up two starts behind the plate, while Riley Adams will draw his third Wednesday. The Nationals also have Tres Barrera on the 28-man active roster, so a messy three-way timeshare at catcher could be on tap for the rest of the season while Ruiz is on the shelf.

McCann isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs.

McCann started the last two games and went 1-for-7 with an RBI. He'll get a breather while Tomas Nido starts behind the plate and bats ninth.

Stallings is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Stallings and Nick Fortes have now alternated turns behind the plate for the past eight games, with the latter catcher getting the starting nod Wednesday. Expect a rough timeshare between the two to remain in place the rest of the season while Miami plays out the string on a non-contending season.