MLB Player News

The Diamondbacks purchased Stewart's contract from Triple-A Reno on Saturday.

The veteran was acquired Thursday from the Braves and finds himself on the major-league roster two days later. However, Stewart will struggle to find much playing time, now serving as the club's No. 4 catcher in an already busy time share between the top three options.

Stallings was called up by the Pirates on Saturday.

Stallings will serve as the Pirates' third catcher for the stretch run. His limited role will likely prevent him from having much fantasy value, though a solid .285/.335/.414 line for Triple-A Indianapolis hints at some potential.

Davis' contract was selected by the Cubs on Saturday.

Davis appeared in eight games for the Cubs last season, going 2-for-13 in his only big-league experience to date. He'll be the Cubs' third catcher for at least a few days, but with Bobby Wilson nearing a return from an ankle injury, he'll soon be relegated to an even smaller role.

Wallach was called up by the Marlins on Saturday.

Wallach has a career .119/.159/.143 line in 15 major-league games and hit just .224/.324/.333 in 44 games for Triple-A New Orleans. He's likely the third catcher behind J.T. Realmuto and Bryan Holaday, though he wouldn't have much fantasy value even in a larger role.

Contreras is not in the lineup Saturday against the Phillies.

Contreras hit just .212/.323/.300 in August. Victor Caratini will start in his place Saturday.

Elias exited Friday's game against the braves with right hamstring discomfort, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Diaz suffered the injury attempting to beat out a grounder to first base in the seventh inning. Francisco Cervelli replaced him in the bottom half of the frame. Diaz should be considered day-to-day.

Diaz left Friday's game with an apparent right leg injury after attempting to beat out a ground ball to the shortstop.

It looks likely that Diaz injured his right hamstring as he pulled up right before passing first base. Francisco Cervelli replaced him at catcher in the bottom of the inning. Diaz went 1-for-3 with an RBI single prior to leaving the game.

The Brewers traded Harrison and Gilbert Lara to the Nationals on Friday in exchange for Gio Gonzalez, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Harrison, a 2017 third-round pick, hit .228/.298/.384 across 115 games with Low-A Wisconsin before being traded. The 22-year-old split time between catcher and designated hitter, starting 26 games behind the dish and 37 at DH.

Plawecki was placed on the paternity list prior to Friday's game against the Giants, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Plawecki will be away from the team for Friday's contest and could miss up to three games while with his family. Devin Mesoraco will fill in behind the plate in his stead.

Mesoraco (neck) will catch and bat sixth against the Giants on Friday, Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Mesoraco hasn't played since Aug. 23 after suffering a neck sprain. It appears as though he's fully recovered heading into a three-game set with San Francisco.