MLB Player News

The Angels selected O'Hoppe's contract Wednesday from Double-A Rocket City. He will start at catcher against Oakland and bat eighth, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The 22-year-old backstop has recorded a .961 OPS in Double-A this year and will get his first taste of major-league action as the 2022 season nears its end. It's possible he could remain the Angels' top option at catcher heading into 2023, considering how uninspiring Matt Thaiss and Max Stassi have been behind the plate this season.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

With Ryan Jeffers (thumb) back in the lineup Wednesday after an extended stay on the injured list, Sanchez's time as the Twins' clear No. 1 catcher looks to be over. Expect the two to work in a timeshare over the final week of the season, with Sanchez also a candidate to pick up starts at designated hitter.

Raleigh is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Texas.

Raleigh returned to the lineup Tuesday and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout after he exited Sunday's contest with the lingering thumb injury. The 25-year-old will return to the bench Wednesday while Curt Casali receives a start behind the plate.

Narvaez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

The lefty-hitting Narvaez will take a seat for the series finale with southpaw Jose Quintana twirling for the Cardinals. Victor Caratini replaces Narvaez behind the plate.

Trevino isn't starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Trevino has gone 1-for-7 with an RBI and two strikeouts over his last two games and will head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Kyle Higashioka is starting behind the plate and batting seventh.

Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Contreras is getting a breather for the series finale after he caught the past two games while Travis d'Arnaud rested. Though Contreras often handles designated-hitter duties on days d'Arnaud catches, manager Brian Snitker will tab Robbie Grossman for the DH role Wednesday.

Rutschman isn't starting Wednesday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Rutschman is getting a rare day off after he hit .304 with two home runs, a double, five runs, three RBI and a stolen base over the last five games. Robinson Chirinos will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Kirk is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

After starting each of the past eight games as either a catcher or designated hitter, Kirk will effectively get two days of rest while he sits Wednesday and with the Blue Jays off the schedule Thursday. Danny Jansen will handle catching duties in the series finale while George Springer serves as Toronto's designated hitter.

Hedges is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Luke Maile will get a turn behind the plate after Hedges struck out twice in three plate appearances in Tuesday's 6-5 loss in 11 innings. Over his last 11 games, Hedges has gone hitless in 29 at-bats to drop his season-long average to .167.

Bethancourt will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Now behind the plate for the Rays' third consecutive matchup versus a right-handed pitcher, Bethancourt appears to have overtaken Francisco Mejia as manager Kevin Cash's preferred option at catcher. Bethancourt is slashing .310/.310/.552 with three home runs, five doubles, seven runs and six RBI through 18 games in September.