MLB Player News

Stallings went 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 4-3 loss to the Cardinals on Friday.

After not appearing in Thursday's lineup, Stallings returned Friday collecting three hits, all of which were singles. The 31-year-old catcher has now collected a hit in five of his last six games, three of which were multi-hit outings.

Contreras (knee) will likely require a rehab assignment before he's reinstated from the 10-day injured list, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Contreras has been going through his full pregame routine recently, but the Cubs will likely choose to give him at-bats in the minors before he rejoins the major-league club. He's unlikely to require many rehab appearances, but the team will be able to use him as a designated hitter if he returns during the current road trip.

Bart (quadriceps) was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The backstop has regained his health after a strained quad sidelined him since Aug. 6. His recent absence could hurt his chances of being called up when rosters expand to 28 next Wednesday, but his .320/.383/.541 slash line at Sacramento should keep in the mix for a promotion by season's end.

Marchan was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Marchan was sent to the minors in early August, and he hit .172 with two doubles, eight runs and seven RBI in 17 games at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He'll serve as depth at catcher after Andrew Knapp (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 IL on Friday.

Nido (thumb) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting Friday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.comy reports.

Nido returns to the active roster after spending 11 days on the injured list with a sprained left thumb. He's set to catch Rich Hill on Friday and he's likely to serve as New York's primary backstop until James McCann (back) returns from the injured list.

Tromp was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Tromp was called up Thursday to provide catching depth while Buster Posey nursed a sore knee, but he will head back to Sacramento with both Posey and Curt Casali (head) good to go Friday. Kevin Gausman (vaccine side effects) was activated from the COVID-19 list and will start Friday's game against Atlanta.

Casali (head) passed concussion tests and will be available off the bench Friday against Atlanta, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Casali left Thursday's game against the Mets after a foul ball off the mask led to him experiencing dizziness. The backstop appears to feel better Friday, and with him clearing all concussion tests, he'll be an option off the bench. Starting catcher Buster Posey (knee) is set to return to the lineup after missing the previous two games.

Narvaez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

Narvaez has started just twice all season against a lefty, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench against Andrew Albers here. Manny Pina starts behind the plate in his absence.

Realmuto will see time at first base for the rest of the season with Rhys Hoskins (abdomen) on the injured list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Hoskins has already been ruled out for the rest of the season, and a shift to first base will allow Realmuto to escape the everyday strain of catching while still keeping his bat in the lineup. It's unclear exactly how the Phillies plan to split the 30-year-old's playing time between the two positions, but he should remain a fixture in the lineup regardless of where he's playing in the field. Backup catcher Andrew Knapp should be the primary beneficiary when Realmuto is at first, while fill-in first baseman Brad Miller figures to see less time. However, Realmuto is out of the lineup completely for Friday's contest while Knapp starts at catcher.

Realmuto is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Realmuto started the past four games and will receive a breather after going 0-for-3 with two walks and a run in Thursday's series opener. Andrew Knapp will work behind the plate in his place.