MLB Player News

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Ruiz hasn't yet reported to camp, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

Roberts couldn't provide a reason for Ruiz's absence, and it's unclear whether it's related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ruiz's timetable to report and availability for the regular season remains to be seen. However, the 21-year-old is likely to begin the year as organizational depth for the team.

Diaz has yet to report to camp due to COVID-19 protocols, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

There's been no indication the Diaz has tested positive for the virus, but the process involved in clearing players to join camp can be a lengthy one. Diaz is in a battle for playing time behind the plate, and the lost practice time can't help, but he should still have at least a bit of time to make his case if he's cleared to join his teammates soon.

Bethancourt isn't on the COVID-19 injured list but hasn't arrived to the Phillies' workouts because he either tested positive for the virus, showed symptoms, came in contact with someone who tested positive or has inconclusive/missing test results, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Bethancourt could still move to the COVID-19 IL in the coming days, but for now he'll just remain away from the team. The 28-year-old is expected to serve as organizational catching depth once he's cleared to take the field.

Bethancourt was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Bethancourt's placement on the list doesn't necessarily mean he's contracted the virus himself, as players can be placed on the list simply for having had contact with someone else who has tested positive. It's not clear when Bethancourt is expected to join his teammates, but he's unlikely to fill anything other than an organizational depth role once he's able to do so.

Bethancourt has yet to report to the Phillies summer camp, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Bethancourt has been absent as the Phillies resume baseball activities along with teammates Aaron Nola and Adam Haseley. The team is legally unable to say whether the absences are related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Bethancourt signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies in December as a non-roster invitee.

Amaya will be a part of the Cubs' 60-man player pool and participate in summer camp in South Bend.

Amaya will be joined by 10 other players in South Bend, a group that will likely focus on development while MLB regulars train at Wrigley Field. The 21-year-old hasn't appeared above High-A and consequently isn't likely to make his way to the majors this season, but he could enhance his prospect stock if he looks good in camp.

Langeliers will be a part of the Braves' 60-man roster, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Langeliers is likely seen as the top candidate to be the team's catcher of the future, and he'll get the chance to develop with the 60-man pool to begin the season. The 22-year-old was very effective over a small sample in major-league spring training this season, going 6-for-14 with a home run and five RBI, but he's unlikely to join the major-league club during regular season play in 2020.

Heineman made the Giants' 60-man roster.

He was in camp on a minor-league deal, but with Aramis Garcia (hip) out through at least mid-August, Heineman is now competing with Rob Brantly (also on a minor-league deal) to be Buster Posey's backup. Joey Bart is also on the 60-man roster but is not expected to open the season in the majors.

Cartaya has been added to the Dodgers' 60-man player pool.

One of a group of promising young catchers in the organization, Cartaya has both the defensive and offensive skills to succeed at the position in the majors. However, he is only 18 years old and has yet to ascend beyond rookie ball, so it is unlikely that he sees any big-league playing time in 2020.

Campusano will be part of the Padres' 60-man summer camp.

This is hardly surprising, as MLB teams need a handful of catchers in their 60-man player pools in order to work with their young pitchers and Campusano has a chance to be the Padres' catcher of the future. However, he is clearly behind Francisco Mejia and Austin Hedges on the depth chart and Luis Torrens is probably a better bet to get MLB action as well, considering Campusano has never played above High-A.