MLB Player News

Perez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

With Jesus Sucre having recovered from a right wrist injury, Perez will get a well-deserved day off after starting each of the past four games behind the plate. Though Sucre is now healthy, Perez seems poised to retain top catcher duties the rest of the way for the Rays due to his youth and the higher offensive upside he possesses.

Gomes is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles.

It's just a routine off day for Gomes after he was behind the plate for both of the previous two games of the series. Roberto Perez will get the start at catcher in place of Gomes, working as the battery mate for Mike Clevinger.

Narvaez is not in the lineup Saturday against the Royals.

Narvaez will take a seat in favor of Kevan Smith. Welington Castillo is eligible to return from his suspension Thursday, so Narvaez is likely about to lose his starting job even though he's outhit Smith by a considerable margin, so he'll presumably remain the backup behind the plate.

McCann is not starting Saturday against the Twins, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

McCann will sit for just the second time in Detroit's last 13 games. Grayson Greiner will start in his place.

Maldonado is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

Since entering Houston's lineup on July 29, Maldonado has made 10 starts behind the plate, with fellow catcher Max Stassi receiving seven. Stassi will get the call Saturday.

Sanchez (groin) took batting practice in the cage, worked on defensive drills and threw to bases Friday in New York, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Manager Aaron Boone stated that Sanchez had "a good day" mixing in various drills and activities after the Yankees sent him in for an additional MRI, just to make sure everything is healing as planned. Looking ahead, Sanchez will soon return to Tampa, where he's set to begin a rehab assignment by the end of next week.

Jansen is not in the lineup against the Yankees on Friday.

Jansen will head to the bench after going 1-for-3 with a sac fly during Thursday's game versus Kansas City. In his place, Russell Martin will catch Marcus Stroman and bat fifth.

Maile was placed on the paternity list Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Maile has started only one of the last four games as rookie Danny Jansen is getting the starting opportunities at catcher. Maile can remain on the paternity list for a maximum of three days.

Garver is out of the lineup versus the Tigers on Friday.

Garver will get a standard day off after going 1-for-5 with two RBI and one run scored in Thursday's victory. Bobby Wilson will handle the catching duties and hit ninth in his stead.

Leon is not in the lineup versus the Rays on Friday, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Leon will get a little breather after starting the past three games behind the plate. Blake Swihart is set to catch Brian Johnson and bat eighth in the order.