MLB Player News

Murphy is expected to skip workouts Monday after fouling a ball off his foot Sunday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Murphy isn't expected to miss much time, as the issue isn't thought to be anything worse than a bruise. Barring setbacks, he should have plenty of time to get ready to serve as the Mariners' Opening Day catcher.

Sanchez joined his teammates for summer camp at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports.

Sanchez was not present at the stadium for the team's first official day of workouts Saturday, though manager Aaron Boone indicated that it was a matter of the catcher not completing intake protocol. The backstop's arrival Sunday confirms that he is healthy and ready to resume preparation for the campaign.

Manager Joe Maddon confirmed Sunday that Thaiss has yet to join the Angels for summer camp, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Maddon noted that he couldn't specify why Thaiss was absent from camp, leaving the 25-year-old's availability for Opening Day in late July in uncertainty at the moment. Before MLB suspended its season in mid-March, Thaiss had been well positioned to win a spot on the Angels' Opening Day roster as a reserve corner infielder.

Bethancourt isn't on the COVID-19 injured list but hasn't arrived to the Phillies' workouts because he either tested positive for the virus, showed symptoms, came in contact with someone who tested positive or has inconclusive/missing test results, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Bethancourt could still move to the COVID-19 IL in the coming days, but for now he'll just remain away from the team. The 28-year-old is expected to serve as organizational catching depth once he's cleared to take the field.

Bethancourt was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Bethancourt's placement on the list doesn't necessarily mean he's contracted the virus himself, as players can be placed on the list simply for having had contact with someone else who has tested positive. It's not clear when Bethancourt is expected to join his teammates, but he's unlikely to fill anything other than an organizational depth role once he's able to do so.

Bethancourt has yet to report to the Phillies summer camp, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Bethancourt has been absent as the Phillies resume baseball activities along with teammates Aaron Nola and Adam Haseley. The team is legally unable to say whether the absences are related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Bethancourt signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies in December as a non-roster invitee.

Perez tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Perez is isolated from the team and asymptomatic, but he'll need to clear the league protocol before he's able to rejoin the team. The 30-year-old missed the entire 2019 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he was able to return to the field during spring training.

Haase is one of six catchers in the Tigers' 60-man player pool this season.

Haase seemed to have a leg up on Grayson Greiner for the backup job before play was suspended, with Austin Romine set as the starter. Those three have been joined in camp by Jake Rogers, Brady Policelli and 2020 draftee Dillon Dingler. The latter group figures to work in more of a developmental fashion, though Rogers has appeared in the majors and could push both Haase and Greiner for playing time.

Plawecki and Jonathan Lucroy are competing to back up Christian Vazquez, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Lucroy was initially left off the player pool while the Red Sox re-worked the language in his contract, which had an opt-out clause at the end of March. With the new language in place, Boston added him to the player pool, where Plawecki and Lucroy will resume the battle behind Vazquez. Both catchers had strong springs, and manager Ron Roenicke was believed to be trending toward keeping both on the roster.

Amaya will be a part of the Cubs' 60-man player pool and participate in summer camp in South Bend.

Amaya will be joined by 10 other players in South Bend, a group that will likely focus on development while MLB regulars train at Wrigley Field. The 21-year-old hasn't appeared above High-A and consequently isn't likely to make his way to the majors this season, but he could enhance his prospect stock if he looks good in camp.