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  • Jose Trevino C | CIN

    Rangers' Jose Trevino: Recalled from Frisco

    Trevino was called up from Double-A Frisco prior to Friday's game against the Rockies, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

    Trevino was a late addition to the active roster, joining the team to supply catching depth since Robinson Chirinos was given a one-game suspension that he will serve during Friday's affair. Expect to see Trevino shipped back to the minors Saturday.

  • Angels' Martin Maldonado: Day off Friday

    Maldonado is not in the lineup against Oakland on Friday, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic reports.

    Maldonado will take the night off after going 1-for-5 with a run scored and three strikeouts during Wednesday's game in Seattle. In his place, Jose Briceno will catch Tyler Skaggs for the series opener.

  • Gary Sanchez C | MIL

    Yankees' Gary Sanchez: Returns to lineup Thursday

    Sanchez is starting at catcher and hitting cleanup Thursday against the Rays, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.

    As expected, Sanchez is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener after receiving a three-day breather amidst a tough stretch at the plate (.075/.197/.094 across his last 15 games). The backstop will face lefty Blake Snell in his return to action.

  • James McCann C | ARI

    Tigers' James McCann: Returns to lineup Thursday

    McCann (illness) will catch and bat seventh in the order against Minnesota on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group reports.

    McCann will settle in behind the plate after missing the past three contests due to the flu. Through 50 games this year, the 28-year-old is hitting .242/.299/.355 with four home runs and 20 RBI.

  • Yan Gomes C | CHC

    Indians' Yan Gomes: Receives breather Wednesday

    Gomes is out of the lineup versus the White Sox on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Gomes will retreat to the bench after going 0-for-4 during Tuesday's contest. In his absence, Roberto Perez will catch Trevor Bauer.

  • Indians' Roberto Perez: In Wednesday's lineup

    Perez (hand) will catch Trevor Bauer and bat eighth in the order against the White Sox on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Perez is back in the lineup after missing the past two games due to a bruised hand. Over 24 games this year, Perez is hitting just .130/.227/.208 with four RBI and 34 strikeouts.

  • Mitch Garver DH | SEA

    Twins' Mitch Garver: Day off Wednesday

    Garver is not in the lineup against Detroit on Wednesday, Phil Miller of the Star Tribune reports.

    Garver will head to the bench in favor of Bobby Wilson, who is set to catch Jose Berrios and bat ninth in the order. Over 39 games this year, Garver is hitting .224 with a .638 OPS.

  • James McCann C | ARI

    Tigers' James McCann: Absent from Wednesday's lineup

    McCann (illness) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Chris McCosky of Detroit News reports.

    McCann will miss a third consecutive game with the flu. In his place, Grayson Greiner will catch Matt Boyd and bat seventh in the order. Consider McCann day-to-day ahead of Thursday's series finale.

  • Gary Sanchez C | MIL

    Yankees' Gary Sanchez: Not in Wednesday's lineup

    Sanchez is out of the lineup against Washington on Wednesday, Erik Boland of Newsday Sports reports.

    As expected, Sanchez will remain sidelined for a second straight game as he attempts to refocus following a rough stretch at the plate. In his stead, Austin Romine will catch Sonny Gray.

  • Red Sox's Christian Vazquez: Day off Wednesday

    Vazquez is not in the starting nine against the Orioles on Wednesday, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

    Vazquez will receive a day off after going 2-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's contest. Sandy Leon will pick up a start behind the plate in his stead.

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