MLB Player News

Wynns is making progress with his oblique injury but remains two weeks away from getting into game action, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

The two-week timeframe appears to relate to when Wynns can play at any level, so he'll likely need a rehab assignment before joining the big-league roster. Jesus Sucre and Pedro Severino will remain the Orioles' catchers for the time being.

Contreras is not starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Contreras has been a rare bright spot in a disappointing Cubs season thus far, hitting .389 with two homers in six games. Victor Caratini takes his spot behind the plate.

Narvaez will hit the bench Saturday against the White Sox, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Narvaez remains the clear starting catcher in Seattle, starting seven of the team's first 10 games. Tom Murphy gets the call in his absence.

Realmuto is not starting Saturday against the Twins.

The catcher will be the first Phillies regular to take a seat this season. He's gone just 4-for-21 at the plate, but it's still far too early to have any significant concerns. Andrew Knapp will make his first start of the year in his place.

Barnhart will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Barnhart sits for just the second time this season. Curt Casali will take over behind the plate.

Grandal went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 13-10 win over the Cubs.

He took Jose Quintana deep in the third inning for his first homer of the season, one of five by Milwaukee hitters on the night. Grandal has started six of eight games so far, and a large workload in a potent Brewers offense should lead to big power numbers for the 30-year-old backstop.

Contreras went 1-for-1 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 13-10 loss to the Brewers.

He was also hit by a pitch. After hitting only 10 homers in 138 games last season, Contreras is off to a quick start in that department in 2019, going yard twice in six starts.

Plawecki went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Getting his second start of the season, Plawecki made his first hit with Cleveland count. The 28-year-old remains firmly behind Roberto Perez on the depth chart, but Perez's limitations at the plate could eventually open the door for Plawecki to move into something closer to a timeshare if he heats up.

Jansen is not in the lineup Friday against Cleveland.

Jansen has barely had the edge in starts behind the plate over Luke Maile so far this season, getting the call in just five of nine games (with an additional start as a designated hitter). The fact that he's gone just 2-for-21 at the plate so far this season isn't helping his case to expand his role.

Vazquez is not in the lineup Friday against Arizona, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Vazquez remains the clear starter behind the plate in Boston despite hitting just .190 to start the year. He's gotten the nod six times in the first nine games. Blake Swihart takes his turn Friday.