MLB Player News

Sanchez went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer and one strikeout in Friday's win over the Red Sox.

Although the Yankees put up 10 runs in Friday's contest, Sanchez provided the team's only home run with a two-run shot in the fifth inning. That was his only hit of the day as he left five runners stranded during his other four at-bats. The catcher has now homered in back-to-back games but is still slashing just .113/.203/.302 over the first 16 games this year.

Garver isn't in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Garver went 3-for-6 with two runs in the series finale against the Brewers on Wednesday, but he'll get a breather for the first portion of Saturday's twin bill. Alex Avila will start behind the dish, batting ninth.

D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo home run as the Braves fell to the Marlins 8-2 on Friday.

D'Arnaud continued his impressive run at the plate with his third multi-hit performance in five games. The 31-year-old has a hit in 10 of the 11 games he's played in this season. Despite his consistent production, d'Arnaud will still give way to Tyler Flowers behind the plate every couple of games.

Realmuto went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, three RBI and two strikeouts in Friday's win against the Mets.

Realmuto has been dominant over the past two games with three home runs and seven RBI, and he helped lead the Phillies to the win Friday. After smacking a career-high 25 home runs last season, Realmuto has eight home runs with a 1.101 OPS and 20 RBI through 14 games this year.

Smith (neck) is still considered day-to-day, but a trip to the 10-day injured list hasn't been ruled out, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Smith is sitting for the second consecutive game Friday as he's still dealing with neck stiffness, but manager Dave Roberts said that the injured list "isn't out of the realm of possibility." Austin Barnes continues to serve as the backup catcher in Smith's absence.

Smith (neck) remains sidelined Friday against the Angels.

Smith is set to miss his second straight game due to a sore neck. Austin Barnes remains the starter behind the plate.

Trevino was recalled by the Rangers on Friday.

Trevino appeared in a pair of games for the Rangers early in the season before being optioned to the team's secondary site. He'll be needed as the backup backstop with Robinson Chirinos out with a sprained ankle. Jeff Mathis is expected to receive the majority of the starts behind the plate until Chirinos returns.

Narvaez is not in the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

Narvaez started the past two games but will take a seat after going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts and one walk. The 28-year-old has endured an abysmal start to the season with a .488 OPS in 46 plate appearances. Manny Pina will bat seventh and catch for Brandon Woodruff on Friday.

Caratini is out of the lineup Friday versus the Brewers.

Caratini started the past five games between catcher and designated hitter, and he'll receive a day off after going 6-for-17 in that stretch. Willson Contreras will start behind the plate while Jason Kipnis serves as the designated hitter Friday.

Realmuto went 2-for-4 with two two-run home runs in Thursday's 11-4 loss to the Orioles.

Realmuto gave Philadelphia a 2-0 lead with his homer off Thomas Eshelman in the fourth inning and later added another two-run shot off David Hess in the eighth. The stud backstop now has seven home runs and 17 RBI in just 48 at-bats. The catcher is slashing .292/.358/.729 heading into the weekend series against the Mets.