MLB Player News

Crooks is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

The Cardinals will keep the left-handed-hitting Crooks on the bench for the third time in four games, with all three of his absences coming against left-handed pitchers. Pedro Pages will get the nod behind the plate Wednesday while southpaw Matthew Boyd toes the slab for the Cubs.

Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Kelly had been in the Cubs' starting nine for each of the previous three contests, but he'll get a breather Wednesday. Miguel Amaya will draw the start at catcher, and he will occupy the No. 9 slot in the North Siders' lineup.

Jeffers is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Royals.

Jeffers will receive a day off after starting the last two and four of the past five games. Victor Caratini is behind the dish and will bat sixth for the Twins.

Campusano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Campusano will receive the afternoon off after he had started behind the plate in both of the Padres' previous contests. Freddy Fermin will handle catching duties for the Friars in the series finale.

Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

The Brewers will give Contreras a breather for the matinee contest after he caught all nine innings of an 8-2 win Tuesday night. Gary Sanchez will spell Contreras behind the dish in the series finale.

Ruiz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays.

Ruiz was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, so he'll get a break during Wednesday's matinee. The Nationals will go with Harry Ford at catcher in the rubber match.

Rodriguez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

The Pirates have eased Rodriguez back into action following his return from the injured list earlier this week, as this will be his second time on the bench in three contests. Rodriguez should eventually retake the primary catcher job, but it will be Henry Davis behind the dish in Wednesday's series finale.

Navarreto will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

With Joe Mack resting for the series finale and Liam Hicks manning first base, Navarreto will crack the starting nine for the first time since July 12. Since being called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on June 21, Navarreto is slashing .167/.231/.250 over just 15 plate appearances in seven games.

Mack is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Mack will rest during Wednesday's matinee after starting at catcher each of the previous three days. Brian Navarreto will be behind the dish as the Marlins go for the sweep.

Rivero (hand) began a rehab assignment Saturday and has gone 3-for-7 with a home run in his first two rehab contests.

Rivero played one rehab game in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before being moved up to Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday. The catcher has been out since early June following left hamate bone surgery. It's not a given that Rivero will be returned to the Angels' roster once he's physically ready.