MLB Player News

Gomes isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Gomes will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last five games as he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Alex Avila will start at catcher and bat seventh.

Narvaez isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Narvaez has gone 1-for-9 with a double, a run and two strikeouts across the last three games. Manny Pina will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

Stallings isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Stallings will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 1-for-12 with an RBI and two strikeouts across his last three appearances. Michael Perez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Marchan had served as a depth option behind the plate recently but will return to the minors after J.T. Realmuto (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day IL. Marchan appeared in just four games during his time with the major-league club and went 3-for-13 with a double, a run, a walk and four strikeouts during that time.

Realmuto (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Realmuto was dealing with a bone bruise on his left hand that forced him to spend time on the shelf, but he'll return after a relatively brief stint on the injured list. Realmuto should reclaim his role as the primary catcher going forward, while Rafael Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Barnhart will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate while Alex Blandino starts at first base.

Barnes went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run in an 8-5 loss to the Giants on Friday.

Barnes pinch hit with two out and two on in the ninth with the Dodgers down 5-2 and smashed a game-tying home run to left for his second home run on the season. The backstop is a quality player but doesn't receive enough run on a mighty Los Angeles team to be a viable option in most leagues.

Caratini isn't starting Friday's game against the Astros.

Caratini should serve as the primary catcher in the near future after Austin Nola (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, but he'll be held out for the series opener in Houston. Webster Rivas will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Nola (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Manager Jayce Tingler described Nola's injury as a slight knee sprain and said that he was encouraged by the diagnosis. Nola could return after a couple weeks, but Victor Caratini should serve as the primary catcher while Nola is sidelined. Webster Rivas' contract was selected by the Padres as part of a corresponding move.

Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Cubs.

Perez drew the start Thursday after he had been on the bench in five of the last six games, and he blasted his third home run of the season in the bottom of the seventh inning. The 28-year-old has now homered in each of his last two games but has served as the clear backup catching option behind Jacob Stallings.