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Gomes (hamstring) is available off the bench for Monday's game against the Twins, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Gomes is out of the starting lineup for a third straight game due to a bout of hamstring tendinitis, but he was apparently able to do some pregame running Monday and reported feeling much better. Given his availability off the bench for Monday's series opener, there's a chance the backstop could rejoin the starting nine as early as Tuesday, though the Indians won't rush him back given their comfortable lead in the AL Central.

Sanchez (groin) has been hitting off a tee and doing some throwing at the Yankees' spring training facility in Tampa, Fla. over the last few days, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic New York reports.

Additionally, manager Aaron Boone relayed that Sanchez is running with about "85, 90 percent of his body weight" on a zero-gravity treadmill as the backstop looks to stay conditioned while working through the right groin strain. Sanchez is scheduled to rejoin the Yankees in New York on Thursday, at which point he could take batting practice and begin running on the field. The Yankees will evaluate Sanchez during those activities before a timeline is mapped out for his return from the 10-day disabled list.

Garver is not in the lineup Monday against the Indians, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Garver will give way to Bobby Wilson behind the dish after starting three of the previous four games at backstop, going 1-for-11 (.091) over that stretch. The 27-year-old is hitting a fine .259/.338/.396 across 73 games this season.

Narvaez is out of the lineup Monday against the Yankees.

Narvaez will stick on the bench for a second straight game as Kevan Smith, who was activated from the paternity list prior to Monday's game, picks up a start behind the dish in his stead. The backstop is hitting a solid .282/.356/.425 through 63 games this season.

Gomes (hamstring) is not in the lineup Monday against the Twins.

Gomes is set to miss a third straight game while he continues to battle hamstring tendinitis. There has been no word on a possible trip to the disabled list at this point, so he should continue to be considered day-to-day. Roberto Perez will pick up another start behind the dish in his stead, hitting eighth.

Maldonado is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Maldonado heads to bench after making back-to-back starts behind the dish. He'll cede catching duties to Max Stassi in the series finale.

Narvaez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Narvaez will get a routine breather after logging three consecutive turns behind the dish. Dustin Garneau will fill in for Narvaez at catcher and bat ninth in the series finale.

Gomes (hamstring) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

Gomes was diagnosed with hamstring tendinitis after he was removed from Friday's series opener and will miss his second straight game due to the issue. The Indians are labeling the injury as a day-to-day concern for the backstop, but he'll probably need to demonstrate some progress in his recovery prior to Monday's game against the Twins in order to avoid a trip to the disabled list. Roberto Perez will handle the catching duties Sunday.

Gomes is day-to-day with hamstring tendinitis, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Gomes was pulled from Friday's game against the Angels with what was initially described as posterior right knee discomfort. The injury is now being described as a hamstring issue but isn't expected to be serious.

McCann is not in the lineup Saturday against the Athletics.

McCann is hitting just .193/.228/.295 over his last 25 games. John Hicks will be the Tigers' catcher Saturday, with Jim Adduci filling in at first base.