MLB Player News

Jansen isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.

Jansen had started three of the last four games, going 1-for-4 with a double, four walks, an RBI and a run during that time. Reese McGuire will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

Stallings is not starting Tuesday's game against the Royals, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Although Stallings has hit a respectable .253 off righties this season, lefty hitter Michael Perez will get the start at catcher against the Royals' Brady Singer. Stallings has hit just .177 with 10 strikeouts in his last nine games.

Stassi (concussion) has concluded his four-game rehab assignment, the Associated Press reports.

It appears that Stassi is on the verge of a return to the big club, as manager Joe Maddon stated that the backstop is "ready to go." Stassi has been rehabbing with Triple-A Salt Lake after suffering a concussion in early May.

Grandal is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland.

Grandal will take a seat for the second time in three games, with Zack Collins slated to catch Dylan Cease in Cleveland.

Barnhart went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and three runs scored in Monday's 11-1 win over the Phillies.

The veteran catcher continues to put together a career-best year at the plate. Through 41 games, Barnhart has an .814 OPS and is hitting .282 with three homers, 17 RBI and 23 runs.

Nido is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

With James McCann logging more reps at first base of late, Nido has enjoyed a near-everyday role behind the plate. However, catching in eight of the last 11 games, Nido's run of steady playing time looks to be over after Pete Alonso (hand) was reinstated from the injured list. With Alonso taking over as the Mets' primary first baseman, McCann will begin logging more time behind the dish.

Bart (groin) returned to the lineup at Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.

Bart was sidelined for just over a week with a sore groin, but he appears to have made a full recovery from the issue. The 24-year-old is expected to spent most of the season at Sacramento, but he'll likely be the next man up for No. 1 catching duties at the big-league level should Buster Posey miss time at any point.

Knizner went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

The reserve backstop drew only his second start in the last 15 games and was one of the few bright spots for the Cardinals. Knizner has now reached safely in four of the eight plate appearances he's logged during his last two starts, but his opportunities are expected to continue to be sporadic as long as Yadier Molina is healthy.

Hedges isn't in the lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Hedges has gone 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts in his last three games. Rene Rivera will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Grandal is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

The veteran backstop was almost certain to get one of Monday's two games off, so he will rest up during the first half of the twin bill. Zack Collins will catch Carlos Rodon in Game 1, with Grandal likely to be behind the dish for Jimmy Lambert's first major-league start in Game 2.