MLB Player News

Wallach cleared concussion protocol and resumed baseball activities Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Wallach has been on the injured list since May 24 with what was apparently a fairly significant concussion. He should be back in action before too long and could reclaim the backup catcher job from Bryan Holaday.

Mejia was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Mejia was activated from the 10-day injured list June 1 and was then optioned to Triple-A, though his play while with the Chihuahuas has earned him a promotion, hitting .365 with four homers and 12 RBI over 18 contests. He'll slot in as the backup catcher behind Austin Hedges.

Realmuto (groin) sits for the second straight game Monday against Washington.

Realmuto left Saturday's game against the Braves after taking a foul tip to the groin, and the issue is evidently serious enough for him to miss a second straight contest. Andrew Knapp remains the starter behind the plate.

Barnhart is not starting Monday against the Astros.

Barnhart scored a pair of runs Sunday against the Rangers after sitting for the three previous games, but that wasn't enough to keep him in the lineup. Curt Casali gets the call behind the plate.

Barnes is out of the lineup for Sunday night's game against the Cubs, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Barnes is 1-for-16 in five games since coming off the injured list June 6 and will take a seat for the series finale. Russell Martin will start behind the plate and bat seventh in his stead Sunday.

Gomes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Gomes will take a seat for the third time in the last four games as Kurt Suzuki receives another start behind the plate. Gomes is off to a slow start in June with a .437 OPS, though he does have a hit in each of his last four games.

Realmuto (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Realmuto exited Saturday's game after a foul tip hit him between the legs, and he'll take an extra day to recover just to be safe. The 28-year-old started the last 14 games for the Phillies, so the team may simply be taking advantage of the opportunity to provide him a well-deserved off day. Andrew Knapp will start behind the plate in his absence.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Diaz will pick up a routine breather after starting the Pirates' last four games behind the plate. Backup Jacob Stallings will handle the catching duties in the series finale.

Casali is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Casali heads to the bench after starting each of the past three games behind the plate and going 2-for-9 with a pair of home runs. While Casali's .837 OPS greatly exceeds Tucker Barnhart's mark (.623), the latter player still looks like the Reds' top option behind the plate thanks to his greater familiarity with the pitching staff and reputation as a solid defensive backstop.

Realmuto left Saturday's game in the sixth inning after a foul tip caught him between the legs, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

He initially stayed in the game after being struck by the Freddie Freeman foul tip, but then checked out after complaining of nausea. The Phillies have been trying to find opportunities to lessen Realmuto's workload as it is, so don't be surprised if he sits Sunday even if the issue proves not to be a serious one.