MLB Player News

Maldonado is not starting Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Maldonado will sit after starting six straight games behind the plate. Jose Briceno will get the nod in his place.

Gomes is out of the lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Gomes will head to the bench for a standard day off following three straight starts, including an 0-for-4 showing during Friday's victory. In his absence, Roberto Perez will catch Trevor Bauer.

Sanchez is out of the lineup against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.

Sanchez will take a seat as Austin Romine sets up behind the plate to catch Sonny Gray during Saturday's matinee. Over 62 games this year, Sanchez is slashing .194/.292/.441 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI. Look for him to return to the lineup Sunday.

Narvaez went 3-for-4 with a run and two RBI in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the A's.

Narvaez slashed a two-run single off starter Chris Bassitt in the second inning, giving him nine RBI on the year. Narvaez has registered multi-hit performances in five of his last seven games, moving his slash line to .241/.320/.339 on the season. The 26-year-old figures to continue sharing time behind the plate with Kevan Smith for the time being.

Garver is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Bobby Wilson will draw his second consecutive start behind the plate, although Garver did have a hit as a late-game substitute Thursday. Garver has a .224/.293/.328 slash line this season, and is 2-for-15 over his last five games.

Thole signed a minor-league deal with Detroit on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The veteran catcher last played in the big leagues for the Blue Jays in 2016, posting a .169/.254/.220 line in 50 games. He's expected to report to Double-A Erie.

Zavala was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Zavala will get his first taste of the Triple-A level after playing in 56 games for Double-A Birmingham in 2018. The catcher has hit .271/.358/.472 with 11 home runs and 31 RBI this year, including a recent 4-for-4 showing against Chattanooga last week. Don't expect to see Zavala in the big leagues at any point this season, but he can start to make his case for the 2019 campaign over the next couple months.

Vazquez is out of the lineup against the Twins on Thursday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Vazquez will take a seat after going 0-for-4 during Wednesday's defeat. In his place, Sandy Leon will catch Rick Porcello and bat eighth.

Garver is not in the lineup against Boston on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage reports.

Garver will receive a standard day off for maintenance purposes following three consecutive starts behind the plate. In his absence, Bobby Wilson will handle the catching duties and bat ninth in the order.

Sanchez is not in the lineup against Seattle on Thursday.

Sanchez will receive a breather after going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI during Wednesday's victory. In his place, Austin Romine will catch Luis Severino and bat eighth.