MLB Player News

Realmuto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Nationals.

The 27-year-old has hit safely in 13 of his last 14 games and he's already gone yard twice in July, bringing his total to 12 home runs this season. He's not running like he did in past years, but Realmuto is right up there with Buster Posey and Willson Contreras as one of the best pure hitters at the position.

Vazquez fractured his right pinky finger while sliding into second base Saturday, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.

The Red Sox will place Vazquez on the disabled list and it seems likely given the nature of the injury (to his throwing hand) that his absence will extend well past the minimum 10 days. Manager Alex Cora said that Blake Swihart, who has started just one game at catcher so far this season, will help out behind the plate. Sandy Leon figures to take on primary catching duties.

Stassi went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Saturday against the White Sox.

Stassi drove in the first and last runs of the game for the Astros to record his fourth multi-RBI game of the season. He should continue to see regular duty behind the plate thanks to the absence of Brian McCann, though he provides limited production across most categories and has only four extra-base hits since June 16.

Hedges is not in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Hedges is hitting .280 with an .813 OPS in eight games since returning from an elbow injury. He'll sit Saturday in favor of A.J. Ellis.

Sanchez (groin) is catching bullpen sessions and taking batting practice but has yet to run the bases, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez is expected to be back right around the All-Star break. He's making progress in his recovery, though he'll need to be able to run before he can return. A more concrete timetable should become clear in the coming days.

Mejia hasn't been transitioning to the outfield as well as Cleveland has hoped, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

The Indians have been working to make Mejia an outfielder as the team has more of a need there than behind the plate, but Mejia hasn't progressed much, apparently because he still views himself as a catcher. Still, once the Indians feel satisfied with him defensively in the outfield, he could earn a promotion and regular playing time with Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) facing an extended absence. The 22-year-old is hitting .279/.327/.435 for Triple-A Columbus this season.

Mesoraco is out of the lineup against the Rays on Saturday, Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reports.

Mesoraco will receive a breather after picking up two hits during Friday's victory. In his absence, Kevin Plawecki will catch Steven Matz and bat seventh.

Garver is not in the lineup against Baltimore on Saturday, LaVelle E. Neal of the Star Tribune reports.

Garver will take a seat after going 2-for-2 with a walk during Friday's contest. In his place, Bobby Wilson will catch Kyle Gibson and bat ninth.

Caratini is starting at catcher and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Reds.

Regular catcher Willson Contreras is getting a breather after five straight starts, pushing Caratini into the lineup. On the season, the 24-year-old is slashing .254/.315/.299 and he's still searching for his first home run.

Contreras is out of the lineup Saturday against Cincinnati.

Contreras will retreat to the bench following five straight starts behind the plate, during which he hit .556 with a 1.535 OPS. In his place, Victor Caratini will handle the catching duties and bat seventh.