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Sanchez (groin) was activated from the disabled list Saturday. He is starting at catcher and hitting fifth.

Sanchez has been cleared to rejoin the starting nine after catching nine innings back-to-back days for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Seeing as the backstop has appeared in just three games since June 24 due to injuries, the Yankees figure to handle him with care down the stretch. Sanchez, who is hitting .188/.283/.416 with 14 homers over 66 games this season, will face southpaw Daniel Norris in his first game back.

Vazquez (finger) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Saturday.

Vazquez is back with the Red Sox after spending nearly two months on the disabled list following finger surgery. Prior to fracturing his pinkie, Vazquez hit just .213/.249/.300 across 60 games, so he may be squeezed for playing time down the stretch with the emergence of Blake Swihart.

Gallagher went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 9-2 win over the Orioles.

Getting the start in place of Sal Perez (thumb) and hitting ninth, Gallagher connected on his first homer of the year and just the second of his brief big-league career. Perez's injury isn't thought to be too serious, but Gallagher will pick up extra playing time at least through the weekend while the veteran catcher recuperates.

Garver went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and four RBI in Friday's 10-7 win over the Rangers.

It's his first multi-hit performance since July 30, but Garver still finishes up August hitting a respectable .261 (18-for-69) with two homers and 14 RBI in 20 games. The 27-year-old should see the bulk of the action behind the plate for the Twins in September as he looks to improve on his .267/.337/.422 slash line.

Narvaez is dealing with a finger ligament strain on his right hand, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.

This helps explain the backstop's absence from the starting lineup over the past three games. He's apparently receiving treatment on his finger every day, and manager Rick Renteria indicated he wouldn't have any restrictions when he returns. Narvaez should be considered day-to-day. Kevan Smith is starting behind the dish Friday.

Perez was held out of Friday's lineup due to a thumb injury, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Perez suffered the injury during Tuesday's contest against Detroit, which explains why he's been left out of the starting lineup the past two games. Cameron Gallagher will serve as the catcher in his place while Meibrys Viloria is with the team on the taxi squad. Perez should be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Perez is dealing with a sprained thumb, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

This helps explain Perez's absence from the starting lineup the previous two games. The Royals are currently listing the backstop as day-to-day. Meibrys Viloria is with the team on the taxi squad while Cameron Gallagher is starting behind the dish Friday.

Narvaez is out of the lineup versus the Red Sox on Friday.

Narvaez will remain on the bench for a third straight game as Kevan Smith gets another start behind the plate.

Perez is not in the lineup against the Orioles on Friday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Perez will remain on the bench for a second straight day, and considering he started the previous 30 games, it's fair to wonder whether he's dealing with some sort of injury. The Royals have yet to announce anything at this point in time, so it may just be a little breather for Perez. Either way, Cameron Gallagher will fill in at the catching position Friday.

Moore had his contract selected from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

Moore will rejoin the big-league roster as Michael Perez (hamstring) heads to the DL. During a brief cup of coffee with the Rays in July, Moore started two games, going 1-for-6 with one run scored and two strikeouts. Across 58 contest with Durham in 2018, he's slashed .219/.260/.347.