MLB Player News

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.

Vazquez is not in the starting nine against the Orioles on Wednesday, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Vazquez will receive a day off after going 2-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's contest. Sandy Leon will pick up a start behind the plate in his stead.

Contreras is not in the lineup versus Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Contreras will take a seat following a pair of starts as Chris Gimenez gets the nod for the series finale. Over his past 10 games, Contreras is hitting .294 with a .714 OPS and two RBI. Expect him back in the lineup Friday in St. Louis.