MLB Player News

Langeliers isn't in Oakland's lineup Tuesday against the Guardians.

After starting 3-for-15 at the plate through Oakland's first four games, Langeliers will get the day off Tuesday. Carlos Perez will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

Quero is set to open the season with Double-A Rocket City, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

This is surprising, even for the aggressive Angels, as Quero, who turns 20 this week, has never played above Single-A and his defense behind the plate is widely panned by scouts. Granted, Rocket City is the team's preferred developmental hub over Tri-City (too pitcher-friendly) and Salt Lake (too hitter-friendly). If Quero handles the aggressive assignment offensively, he could possibly be fast-tracked as a first baseman.

Murphy is hitting eighth and serving as the designated hitter for Tuesday's tilt against the Angels.

Murphy has gone hitless in his first six plate appearances of 2023, but he does have a history of success versus left-handed pitchers and gets the starting nod against southpaw Jose Suarez.

Kirk isn't in the lineup for Toronto's game against the Royals.

Kirk has logged a hit in each of the three games he's played in thus far, but he will take a seat Tuesday in order to rest. Danny Jansen will take his place behind the dish and bat seventh.

D'Arnaud will fill the designated hitter role and bat cleanup for Atlanta on Tuesday against the Cardinals.

It's the second straight start out of the cleanup spot for d'Arnaud, who has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles and four RBI through four games while shifting between DH and catching duties. Sean Murphy is behind the plate and hitting seventh Tuesday versus the Cardinals and left-hander Steven Matz.

Heim is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Orioles.

He'll take a seat while Mitch Garver catches for Andrew Heaney. Heim is 2-for-10 with two RBI so far this season.

Contreras isn't in the Brewers' lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Contreras is currently 3-for-13 at the plate this season with three RBI in three games, and he will rest for the second time in three days. While he sits, Victor Caratini will take his spot behind the dish and bat seventh.

Narvaez is not in the Mets' starting lineup Tuesday.

Tomas Nido will get a turn at catcher and bat ninth against the Brewers and left-hander Wade Miley. This looks to be a routine day of rest for Narvaez.

Realmuto is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees.

Realmuto, who is batting .333/.375/.533 through his first 16 plate appearances this season, looks to be getting some routine maintenance. Garrett Stubbs will start at catcher and hit ninth Tuesday in the Bronx. Realmuto is likely to return to the starting lineup Wednesday.

The Pirates selected Heineman's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Austin Hedges was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list, so Heineman gets the call-up to share time behind the plate with Jason Delay. Neither catcher is expected to warrant much attention outside of NL-only leagues.