MLB Player News

Susac has been diagnosed with a left knee patella fracture, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Susac suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off his knee during Sunday's game versus the Tigers. The initial prognosis was a contusion, but an MRI revealed a fracture. Susac will meet with doctors Tuesday to determine the next course of action, but it's likely the injury ends his season. With Jesus Rodriguez (elbow) also sidelined, Drew Cavanaugh is the only healthy catcher on the Giants' 40-man roster.

Rivero (hand) was returned from his rehab assignment Monday.

Rivero appeared in five minor-league games as part of his rehab assignment, going 1-for-14 in that span. It's unclear whether he's suffered a setback or is ready to return to action. If he's cleared to be taken off the IL, then Rivero would likely be optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake, given that the Angels carry three catchers on the 26-man roster in Tyler Heineman, Travis d'Arnaud and Moises Ballesteros.

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Monday that Rutschman (wrist) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Rutschman has travelled with the Red Sox to Toronto to undergo multiple workouts, but it looks like the 28-year-old catcher is on track to make his debut with Boston at the Rogers Centre. His return means less reps behind home plate will be available for both Connor Wong and Jake Rogers, though Rutschman could be deployed as the designated hitter for the first few games back from the IL upon his reinstatement.

Campusano is not in San Diego's starting lineup against Milwaukee on Monday.

For a second consecutive day, Campusano will be on the bench while Freddy Fermin starts behind home plate, with the latter forming a battery with Casey Mize. Campusano has gone 13-for-45 (.289) with five RBI since the All-Star break.

Realmuto is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Realmuto will be one of three Phillies regulars on the bench for the series opener in St. Louis, as shortstop Trea Turner and first baseman Alec Bohm will also get the evening off. Garrett Stubbs will check in for Realmuto behind the plate and will bat ninth.

The Blue Jays designated MacIver for assignment Monday.

Acquired from the Rangers in late April, MacIver didn't end up seeing any playing time at the big-league level with the Blue Jays during his time on the 40-man roster. The Blue Jays will expose the 29-year-old catcher to waivers after he produced a .270/.344/.459 slash line with seven home runs and four steals in 60 games at Triple-A Buffalo.

Kirk is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Kirk is receiving a routine day of rest during the series opener versus Boston. Brandon Valenzuela will grab the start at catcher and will bat ninth for the Blue Jays.

Ruiz went 3-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Reds.

The 28-year-old catcher extended his hitting streak to six games as he continues a bounce-back campaign. Ruiz hasn't homered since before the All-Star break, but during his 17-game power drought he's still compiled a .278/.350/.352 slash line with four doubles, four RBI and eight runs.

Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Sunday's win over the Pirates.

The backstop took Kirby Yates deep in the fifth inning, giving the Mets a 10-1 lead. Alvarez has gone 16 straight games without collecting multiple hits, but he's drawn 14 walks during that stretch to fuel a .224/.406/.408 slash line with three doubles, two homers, five RBI and eight runs.

Goodman went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Cardinals.

Goodman opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning before coming through again in the eighth, taking George Soriano deep for a game-tying solo homer. Goodman has continued to provide plenty of power since the All-Star break, batting .254 with seven home runs and 18 RBI across 18 games. Through 108 contests this season, he's batting .254, while his 34 homers trail only Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Schwarber (35) for the MLB lead.