MLB Player News

Stassi is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Even after an 0-for-4, two-strikeout performance Friday, Stassi is still hitting .351 with eight RBI in his last 10 games. Kurt Suzuki is catching and batting fifth Saturday.

Nola isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Nola went 2-for-3 with a run and a walk Friday, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Victor Caratini will catch right-hander Yu Darvish and bat eighth.

Stallings isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.

Stallings has reached base in each of his last four appearances, and he went 4-for-13 with a double, two runs, an RBI and three walks during that time. Michael Perez will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Narvaez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Giants.

Narvaez went 0-for-3 in Friday's series opener, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Manny Pina will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Barrera isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Barrera went 0-for-6 with a run, an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts across the last two games. Riley Adams will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Maldonado will sit Saturday against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Maldonado's 78 starts behind the plate rank sixth at the position this season. His bat hasn't exactly justified that sort of workload, however, as he's hit just .181/.276/.317 on the year. Jason Castro will get the nod in his absence.

Perez (illness) will catch and bat third Saturday against St. Louis.

An illness forced Perez to remain at the team hotel Friday due to COVID-19 protocols. He tested negative for the virus and evidently wasn't dealing with any serious sickness, so he'll return to the lineup after missing just a single day.

Murphy will sit Saturday against Texas.

Murphy has handled a very heavy workload lately, sitting just four times in the last 21 games heading into Saturday's contest. The Athletics' deadline-day acquisition of Yan Gomes should lead to more rest for Murphy going forward, however, as he'll start for the third time in five games Saturday.

Heim will sit Saturday against Oakland.

Heim was emerging as the Rangers' primary catcher throughout most of July, but he's since seen his playing time at the position fall back slightly. He and Jose Trevino, who starts Saturday, have now alternated starts behind the plate over the last eight games, though Heim served as a designated hitter twice during that stretch.

Garver will sit Saturday against Houston.

Garver hits the bench after starting four of the first five games so far in August. He homered twice over that stretch, giving him five home runs in his last 11 games. Ryan Jeffers will start behind the plate in his absence.