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Sanchez isn't starting Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Sanchez will take a seat for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-4 with a run and one strikeout in Friday's win over Cleveland. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate Saturday, batting eighth.

Grullon was designated for assignment by the Rays on Saturday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Grullon was claimed off waivers from the Reds in early April, but he'll be designated for assignment for the second time this month. The catcher has appeared in just five major-league games with the Phillies and Red Sox across the past two seasons.

Gomes is not starting Saturday against the Mets.

Gomes finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. Alex Avila will take over behind the plate in his absence.

Maldonado isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Maldonado will get a breather after he went 1-for-10 with a double, one run and six strikeouts in the last four games. Jason Castro will start behind the plate Saturday, batting ninth.

Jackson got the start in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks, hitting eighth and going 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts.

Contact issues are nothing new for Jackson, who has one hit and a 1:7 BB:K in only 16 plate appearances to begin the season. He'll continue to get infrequent work behind Travis d'Arnaud.

Vazquez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Vazquez had started each of the last six games and went 4-for-22 with two runs, two walks and three strikeouts during that time. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the dish Saturday, batting ninth.

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

Stallings has gone 1-for-20 with a double, one RBI, three walks and five strikeouts in his last seven games. Michael Perez will serve as the starting catcher Saturday, batting eighth.

Garver isn't starting Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Garver will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went hitless with four strikeouts in his last seven at-bats. Ryan Jeffers will start behind the plate Saturday, batting ninth.

Realmuto went 3-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

Realmuto crossed the plate with the game's first run in the second inning after tripling to lead off the frame. He also singled and stole second base in the fourth and singled again in the seventh. The multi-hit game was his fourth of the campaign but his first since April 9. Despite a recent cold stretch, Realmuto is slashing an impressive .321/424/.536 overall this season.

Contreras went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, one walk and two strikeouts in Friday's 15-2 win over the Brewers.

Contreras struck out in his first two at-bats Friday, but his three-run blast in the sixth inning gave the team a 15-2 lead over Milwaukee. The 28-year-old has now reached base safely in each of his last 15 games, and he's slashing .267/.384/.583 with six home runs and 13 RBI this season.