MLB Player News

Contreras is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres.

Contreras is hitless in his last four games, though he's hit .340 with a .984 OPS in his last 15. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate in his place.

Sanchez (groin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Conor Foley of the Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

The plan calls for Sanchez to play seven innings Sunday and then remain with the affiliate as it travels to Toledo on a road trip. Sanchez has been gradually ramping up his activity in recent weeks and he cleared his final hurdle Thursday by successfully running the bases. It looks like he has a chance to be ready right away July 20.

Hedges went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a loss to the Cubs on Friday.

Hedges has provided an adequate amount of power (two homers) in 14 games since returning from the disabled list, but his .348 batting average (16-for-46) over that span has really been a pleasant surprise for his fantasy owners. The 25-year-old is still striking out 28 percent of the time during his current hot streak (33.6 percent overall), so don't expect his season batting average to improve far past its current .240 mark.

Mejia will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Saturday against the Yankees.

With lefty CC Sabathia pitching for New York, Yonder Alonso will head to the bench as Edwin Encarnacion moves to first base and Mejia -- just recalled from Triple-A Columbus -- slots in at DH. Mejia hit .324/.346/.527 against left-handed pitching with Columbus this season. It's uncertain how long the Indians plan to keep him at the major-league level.

Grandal is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Grandal continues to sit against most lefties and will do so again with Andrew Heaney on the mound. Austin Barnes will start behind the plate in his place.

Diaz is out of the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

As expected, Diaz won't be tasked with catching two games on the same day. Jacob Stallings gets the nod in his place.

Mejia was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Mejia has put together a .279/.329/.428 slash line with seven homers and 43 RBI over 77 games for the Clippers in 2018. He'll bat sixth and serve as the designated hitter for Saturday's matchup against the Yankees.

Stassi is out of Saturday's starting lineup against the Tigers.

Stassi will get the day off after going 2-for-6 with two strikeouts over his last two starts. Tim Federowicz is slated to bat ninth and take over the catching duties in his place.

Mesoraco is out of Saturday's lineup against Washington.

Mesoraco is batting .218 over 133 at-bats against right-handers this season, so he'll take a seat with Austin Voth toeing the rubber. Kevin Plawecki will handle the catching duties and bat sixth in Mesoraco's place.

Stallings was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

Stallings will serve as the backup catcher after Francisco Cervelli (concussion) landed on the 7-day disabled list. Stallings is 1-for-6 with a walk in four games in the big leagues this season.