MLB Player News

Stassi went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Saturday's win over the Royals.

Stassi's sixth-inning homer off Danny Duffy busted the game open, putting the Astros up 7-2 while helping chase the southpaw. The backup catcher has now collected at least one hit in four straight games and is batting a solid .264/.336/.512 with seven homers through 40 games this season. If Stassi continues to produce in his limited opportunities, he could start to carve out a bigger role for himself at the expense of starter Brian McCann, who is hitting just .209/.299/.349 this season.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's win over the Reds.

Diaz took Luis Castillo deep in the fourth inning to put the Pirates up 3-1, marking his second home run of the month and fifth of season. While Francisco Cervelli is locked in as the team's primary backstop, Diaz continues to produce in his limited opportunities, posting a .304/.350/.500 line through 34 games.

Realmuto went 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBI in Saturday's win over the Orioles.

Realmuto tormented Orioles starter Alex Cobb, producing an RBI single off the right-hander in the first inning before taking Cobb deep in the third (two-run) and sixth (solo) innings. The 27-year-old is now hitting an impressive .309/.371/.546 with nine homers, 26 RBI and 32 runs on the season, putting him near the top of every major hitting category among catchers.

Grandal is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.

Grandal is only 7-for-38 since the start of June and will head to the bench as San Francisco sends Madison Bumgarner to the mound Saturday. Austin Barnes will start behind the plate and bat eighth for the Dodgers.

Perez was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain Saturday.

Perez suffered the injury during Friday's game against the Rockies. Jose Trevino will be the Rangers' backup catcher in Perez's absence.

Gomes went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

His ninth-inning solo blast didn't affect the outcome, but it did give Gomes nine homers on the year, including three in his last six games. The catcher has a strong .303/.378/.697 slash line through 10 contests in June and should continue to see the majority of playing time for Cleveland behind the plate.

Garver is on the bench Saturday against Cleveland.

Garver has been the Twins' primary catcher since Jason Castro went down with season-ending knee surgery, though his fantasy value has been minimal, as he's hitting just .228 with a pair of homers in 41 games. Bobby Wilson, who starts Saturday, isn't much of a threat to take Garvers' job, however, as he's hitting a mere .157.

Perez (ankle) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.

Perez left Friday's game with a right ankle sprain and was spotted following the game with a walking boot and crutches, though he hasn't yet been placed on the disabled list. Jose Trevino will get the start behind the plate Saturday.

McCann is not in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox.

McCann is coming off a three-hit performance in the series opener Friday, though he's hitting an unremarkable .249/.303/.358 with four homers in 52 games. Grayson Greiner will get the nod behind the plate in his place.

Narvaez went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers.

Narvaez brought some life to the White Sox offense, which had done little against Mike Fiers until his sixth-inning homer, his first of the season. He returned to the lineup Friday after sitting out two straight games and has played just five of the last 13.