MLB Player News

Sanchez is starting at catcher and hitting cleanup Thursday against the Rays, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.

As expected, Sanchez is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener after receiving a three-day breather amidst a tough stretch at the plate (.075/.197/.094 across his last 15 games). The backstop will face lefty Blake Snell in his return to action.

McCann (illness) will catch and bat seventh in the order against Minnesota on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group reports.

McCann will settle in behind the plate after missing the past three contests due to the flu. Through 50 games this year, the 28-year-old is hitting .242/.299/.355 with four home runs and 20 RBI.

Realmuto is out of the lineup Thursday against the Giants, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

With the Marlins playing a day game after a night game, Realmuto will receive a breather following six consecutive starts behind the plate. Bryan Holaday will relieve Realmuto at catcher and bat eighth in the series finale.

Grandal is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Grandal will head to the bench for a breather after going 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI in Tuesday's win over the Rangers -- his fourth start in five games. Austin Barnes will set up behind the dish and hit eighth in his stead.

Gomes is out of the lineup versus the White Sox on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Gomes will retreat to the bench after going 0-for-4 during Tuesday's contest. In his absence, Roberto Perez will catch Trevor Bauer.

Perez (hand) will catch Trevor Bauer and bat eighth in the order against the White Sox on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Perez is back in the lineup after missing the past two games due to a bruised hand. Over 24 games this year, Perez is hitting just .130/.227/.208 with four RBI and 34 strikeouts.

Barnhart is not starting Wednesday against the Royals.

Barnhart is hitting a capable .259/.342/.381 on the season, with four homers in 56 games. Curt Casali will start in his place.

Garver is not in the lineup against Detroit on Wednesday, Phil Miller of the Star Tribune reports.

Garver will head to the bench in favor of Bobby Wilson, who is set to catch Jose Berrios and bat ninth in the order. Over 39 games this year, Garver is hitting .224 with a .638 OPS.

McCann (illness) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Chris McCosky of Detroit News reports.

McCann will miss a third consecutive game with the flu. In his place, Grayson Greiner will catch Matt Boyd and bat seventh in the order. Consider McCann day-to-day ahead of Thursday's series finale.

Sanchez is out of the lineup against Washington on Wednesday, Erik Boland of Newsday Sports reports.

As expected, Sanchez will remain sidelined for a second straight game as he attempts to refocus following a rough stretch at the plate. In his stead, Austin Romine will catch Sonny Gray.