MLB Player News

Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

After catching the second game of Saturday's twin bill, Narvaez will take a seat due to the quick turnaround for Sunday's series finale. Manny Pina will step in behind the dish, catching for starting pitcher Eric Lauer.

Heim is not in the lineup Sunday against the Athletics.

Heim will take a seat versus left-hander Sean Manaea, who starts Sunday for Oakland. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate in the series finale.

Barrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Barrera caught each of the Nationals' previous three games, so he'll just be getting a breather for the series finale. The 26-year-old's recent workload would suggest he's viewed as the team's No. 1 backstop ahead of Riley Adams, who will catch for starting pitcher Paolo Espino on Sunday.

D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

After catching the first two games of the series while going 2-for-9 with a home run, d'Arnaud will get some maintenance for Sunday's matinee affair. Stephen Vogt will catch starting pitcher Drew Smyly on Sunday.

Haase is not in the lineup Sunday against Cleveland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Haase started the past 11 games (eight at catcher, two at designated hitter and one in left field), and he'll receive a well-deserved day off in the series finale versus Cleveland. Grayson Greiner will work behind the plate in his place Sunday.

Jeffers went 1-for-1 with a solo homer in Saturday's 12-0 win over the Rays.

Jeffers entered as a defensive substitute to relieve Mitch Garver in the top of the eighth and stayed in to deliver a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth off position player Jordan Luplow. In limited opportunities in the month of August, the Twins' backup catcher has hit .294, well above his season average of .214.

Stephenson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Phillies.

He spoiled a bid for a combined no-hitter, much less a combined shutout, by taking Archie Bradley deep to lead off the eighth inning. Stephenson has homered in consecutive starts, giving him eight long balls on the season, and he's batting an impressive .323 (10-for-31) through 11 games in August.

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mets.

The Dodgers' catcher played spoiler, ending Taijuan Walker's no-hit bid with a solo shot in the seventh inning that tied the game at one. Add this to Smith's game-winning homer the day previous at Citi Field and the Louisville product is putting together quite the series.

Kirk will sit Saturday against Seattle.

Kirk has hit .294/.342/.382 in 11 games since returning to the roster in late June. Reese McGuire will start behind the plate in his absence.

Maldonado will sit Saturday against the Angels, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Maldonado sits after starting four straight games. Jason Castro starts behind the plate in his absence.