MLB Player News

  • Joey Bart C | CHW

    Giants' Joey Bart: Out of Friday's lineup

    Bart is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

    Bart went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the first game of Thursday's twin bill against the Brewers before taking a seat for the nightcap, and he'll remain on the bench for Friday's series opener in Chicago. Austin Wynns will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

  • James McCann C | ARI

    Mets' James McCann: Sitting Friday

    McCann is not in Friday's lineup against the Marlins.

    McCann has a .522 OPS in 2022, the worst performance of his career. Tomas Nido will start at catcher in his place Friday and bat ninth.

  • Ben Rortvedt C | LAD

    Yankees' Ben Rortvedt: Called up Friday

    Rortvedt was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

    Rortvedt has yet to appear in the big leagues this year and has hit .215 with four home runs, 17 RBI and 16 runs over 30 games at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He should provide depth behind the dish while Jose Trevino is on the paternity list.

  • Red Sox's Reese McGuire: Sitting Friday

    McGuire is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

    McGuire will take a seat for a second straight game Friday. Connor Wong will take over behind the plate and bat ninth versus Baltimore.

  • Jose Trevino C | CIN

    Yankees' Jose Trevino: Placed on paternity list

    Trevino was placed on the paternity list Friday.

    Trevino wasn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins, and he'll be away from the Yankees for 1-3 days after landing on the paternity list. Kyle Higashioka and Ben Rortvedt will be available behind the plate while Trevino is unavailable.

  • Omar Narvaez C | HOU

    Brewers' Omar Narvaez: On bench for nightcap

    Narvaez isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Giants.

    Narvaez is getting a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Thursday's matinee. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

  • Keibert Ruiz C | WAS

    Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Sent to hospital after early exit

    Ruiz was sent to the hospital due to swollen testicles after leaving Thursday's game against the Cardinals in the bottom of the sixth inning, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

    Ruiz was hit in the groin by a foul ball in the bottom of the second inning Thursday and appeared to be in considerable pain, but he was able to initially remain in the contest. He went 1-for-3 but was ultimately replaced defensively in the bottom of the sixth inning and sent to the hospital due to swelling. Ruiz is expected to travel back to Washington with the team, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time.

  • White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: On bench again Thursday

    Grandal isn't starting Thursday against Oakland.

    Grandal went 1-for-10 with a walk and four strikeouts over his last three games and will head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Seby Zavala is starting at catcher and batting eighth.

  • Athletics' Shea Langeliers: Takes seat Thursday

    Langeliers isn't in the lineup Thursday against the White Sox.

    Langeliers is getting a breather after he started the last seven games and hit .185 with a homer, a double, five RBI and 10 strikeouts. Stephen Vogt will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup.

  • Jose Trevino C | CIN

    Yankees' Jose Trevino: Sitting on Thursday

    Trevino is not listed in Thursday's lineup against the Twins.

    Trevino is in the middle of a 2-for-20 stretch since the end of August and will get the day off Thursday. Kyle Higashioka will take over for him behind the dish and bat eighth in the order.

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