MLB Player News

Diaz collected his first RBI of the season Monday, going 1-for-4 against the Diamondbacks.

He batted seventh in the lineup but figures to move up in the order as he adjusts to major-league pitching. Diaz made several mental mistakes, including his failure to cover home plate on a bases-loaded bunt. Overall, he had a fairly rough season debut after returning from an unknown virus, but at least he's back and will provide fantasy owners with a decent option at catcher.

McCann went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Monday's 12-2 rout of the Orioles.

His three-run blast off David Hess in the fifth inning accounted for the game's first runs, but the floodgates opened from there for the White Sox. McCann's only run production coming into Monday was via one solo homer, but the catcher now boasts a robust .316/.366/.526 slash line through 10 games.

Perez is on the bench for Monday's game against the Royals, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Perez drew three consecutive starts behind the plate over the weekend against the Red Sox while Mike Zunino was away from the team to witness the birth of his child. Now back in Tampa Bay after taking a few days to celebrate the new addition to his family, Zunino will step back in as the team's top backstop, relegating Perez to the No. 2 role.

Hedges went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against the Reds.

Hedges took Tyler Mahle deep in the third inning for his third home run of the season. Despite a slow start to the season, Hedges has remained the primary starter behind the dish for the Padres ahead of Francisco Mejia. He'll look to improve on his .200/.259/.400 line as the team begins a series against the Mariners on Tuesday.

Victor Caratini (hand) has started to throw -- but not catch -- after having surgery, Madeline Kenney of the Chicago Sun Times reports.

Less than a week after his surgery, Caratini has begun throwing in an effort to keep his arm healthy. This doesn't appear to change his timeline at all, but it's a good sign nevertheless.

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer against the Angels on Sunday.

Murphy's shot -- his second of the season -- came in the ninth inning as a part of the Mariners' furious comeback attempt. He's starting sparingly due to the strong performance of Omar Narvaez, though he's taken advantage when given a chance by going 9-for-21 with five extra-base hits.

Narvaez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Angels.

He has three home runs and six RBI over his last 15 at-bats but will head to the bench for this day game. Tom Murphy is starting behind the dish, hitting sixth.

Barnhart is on the bench Sunday against San Diego, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Barnhart started nine of the Reds' first 11 games, but he and Curt Casali have been alternating starts over the last eight. Casali will take his turn Sunday.

Realmuto is on the bench Sunday against Colorado.

Realmuto continues to have a heavy workload for a catcher, with Sunday's off day just his third time out of the lineup this season. Andrew Knapp will get the call in his absence.

Stallings was placed on the 10-day injured list with a cervical neck strain Sunday.

Stallings is out of options, so his move to the injured list allows the Pirates to activate Elias Diaz (illness) without needing to designate him for assignment. It's unclear how seriously he's injured or when he's expected to return.