MLB Player News

Jeffers went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI during Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Tigers.

Jeffers extended the Twins' lead to 4-0 with a two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth. He added an RBI double in the seven, marking his second multi-hit game and his first multi-RBI outing of the season. The backup catcher is currently slashing .214/.298/.726.

Stallins will be on the bench for Thursday's game against Washington, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Stallings will take a seat Thursday for just the fourth time this season. Payton Henry will step in behind the plate.

Nola is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds.

With the Padres and Reds wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, Nola will be getting a breather while Jorge Alfaro picks up a turn behind the dish. Nola started in each of the Padres' previous five games, going 1-for-18 with a walk and an RBI.

The Rangers will call Huff up from Triple-A Round Rock prior to Thursday's game against the Astros, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Huff is expected to be up with the Rangers on a short-term basis while Jonah Heim is out on paternity leave. Huff is slashing .241/.302/.431 over 63 plate appearances at Round Rock this season.

The Rangers are expected to place Heim on the paternity list Thursday, The Dallas Morning News reports.

Heim, who went 1-for-3 with a double during Wednesday's loss to Houston, has provided good value thus far and is getting ample opportunities while starter Mitch Garver receives semi-regular playing time at designated hitter. Sam Huff will be called up to replace Heim for the next few days.

Garver went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Astros.

Garver produced the first run of the game for the Rangers with a solo shot to left field in the second inning. The long ball was his first since Opening Day. The backstop recently endured a six-game 0-for-19 skid but has now registered at least one hit in three of his past four contests.

Grandal went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Wednesday against the Royals.

Grandal is playing through soreness in his legs so was limited to designated hitter duties. However, he still had a productive day at the plate and is now in the midst of a modest four-game hitting streak. It is worth noting that Grandal was removed in favor of a pinch runner in the bottom of the eighth inning, though that could be due to his lack of speed rather than an indication of injury.

Nido went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Cardinals.

His two-run two-bagger in the second inning gave the Mets an early 2-1 lead, but it didn't last long. Nido has been alternating starts with James McCann over the last week as both backstops struggle to build some momentum at the plate, and even after Wednesday's effort, Nido has a .214/.207/.250 slash line through 28 plate appearances.

Bart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the A's, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bart is 0-for-20 with 13 strikeouts over his past seven games and will head to the bench for Wednesday's series finale. Curt Casali will start at catcher in his place.

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

Hedges started the past four games and will take a seat after going 2-for-11 with a two-run home run during that stretch. Luke Maile will start behind the plate in his absence Wednesday.