MLB Player News

Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.

Smith opened the scoring in the first inning, and that was ultimately all the Dodgers needed for the win. The catcher has been a little shaky at the plate lately, going 9-for-38 (.237) over his last 11 games, though he has three homers and seven RBI in that span. For the season, he owns a .290/.393/.521 slash line with 10 long balls, 35 RBI, 32 runs scored and a stolen base over 48 contests. He remains a consistent presence in the heart of the order when he plays.

Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Guardians.

Sanchez's first-inning blast was enough to put the Padres ahead for good. The catcher has seen the ball well lately, going 7-for-29 (.241) with four homers and 11 RBI over his last seven contests. He's up to six long balls, 16 RBI, nine runs scored, two doubles and a .245/.281/.623 slash over 16 contests between the Padres and the Mets this season. His solid hitting with San Diego has allowed him to take a starting role over Austin Nola.

Bethancourt is not in the starting lineup versus the Athletics on Tuesday.

Bethancourt has struggled mightily in the month of June with a .115/.148/.115 slash line over 27 plate appearances. He'll get Tuesday off against Oakland with Francisco Mejia starting behind the plate and hitting ninth.

The Orioles selected Kolozsvary from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

With Ryan Mountcastle (illness) landing on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Kolozsvary will serve as Mountcastle's roster replacement. The 27-year-old backstop hasn't had much success at the plate in Triple-A, slashing just .162/.250/.265 through 76 plate appearances. He will presumably serve as a bench piece while in the majors.

Fortes isn't starting Tuesday against the Mariners, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

After going 1-for-3 with a home run during Monday's loss, Fortes will get a day off Tuesday. In his place, Jacob Stallings will get the nod behind the plate and bat eighth.

Barnes (wrist) remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox.

Barnes hasn't appeared in a game for the Dodgers since taking a fastball off his right wrist Thursday. Will Smith is catching and batting third in Tuesday night's series opener against Chicago.

Vazquez is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Brewers.

Vazquez will take a seat after he went 0-for-7 with two strikeouts while starting twice during the Twins' three-game series with Toronto. Ryan Jeffers will draw the start behind the plate and bat sixth in the series opener with Milwaukee.

Moreno is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Phillies.

Carson Kelly will make a second straight start at catcher for the Diamondbacks after returning Monday from the 60-day injured list. Moreno has posted a relatively underwhelming .281/.318/.366 batting line with two homers and three steals through 52 games this year.

Contreras is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Twins.

Contreras will get a breather after he went 1-for-9 while a solo homer and two runs scored while starting twice over the team's three-game series with the Athletics. Victor Caratini will catch for Corbin Burnes and bat eighth in the series opener with Minnesota.

Jansen (groin) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Jansen has been on the shelf since late May with a left groin strain but is ready to roll following a couple rehab games. He had been catching more than Alejandro Kirk before getting injured but might be eased back into things.