MLB Player News

McCann went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Rays.

After getting a breather Tuesday, McCann supplied all of Detroit's offense from the No. 7 spot in the lineup Wednesday. The 28-year-old catcher has been scuffling this season, as he's batting just .227 with a .607 OPS, but maybe this strong effort will get him going.

Perez went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer and two strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to the Twins.

Perez went deep in the first inning to give the Royals an early three-run lead, though they'd eventually give it all back in the 8-5 loss. The backstop is hitting an uncharacteristically-low .217 with a .257 OBP -- both of which would be career lows -- but he's provided solid power and counting totals, all things considered, for being in the middle of a lineup that ranks last in runs per game.

Stassi is out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the Athletics.

Stassi will take a seat after going 3-for-13 with one double and two RBI over his last four games. Tim Federowicz is slated to handle the catching duties and bat eighth.

Sanchez (groin) took part in some running and on-field drills out of the crouch prior to Wednesday's tilt against Baltimore, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.

Sanchez worked on his throws down to second and third base out of the crouch, but more importantly, he managed to get in some running. He also participated in agility drills in the outfield, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. If Sanchez can successfully run the bases within the next few days, there's a good chance he'll begin a minor-league stint by the weekend.

Garver is not in the lineup against Kansas City on Wednesday, LaVelle E. Neal of the Star Tribune reports.

Garver will take a seat following three straight starts as Bobby Wilson takes his place for the series finale. Over 57 games this year, Garver is slashing .258/.331/.380 with four home runs and 13 RBI.

Vazquez (finger) underwent surgery Tuesday, Bill Koch of the Providence Journal reports.

Vazquez had what the Red Sox called a successful pinning procedure performed on his right pinky finger and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks.

Sanchez (groin) took batting practice on the field prior to Tuesday's game, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez continues to ramp up without any issues and is now likely one step away -- running the bases -- from being cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment. Hoch suggests Sanchez could begin playing in rehab games by this weekend. If he does receive clearance to join an affiliate by the end of the week, Sanchez would stand a good chance to be ready once play resumes July 20 or shortly thereafter.

Gomes is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Reds.

He will sit for the third time in the last seven games. Roberto Perez is starting behind the dish and hitting eighth.

McCann is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Rays, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

McCann had started the last four games, so he was due for a day off. John Hicks is starting at catcher and hitting cleanup.

Leon is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Rangers, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Christian Vazquez (finger) is out 6-to-8 weeks, and while Leon is expected to be the primary backstop in his absence, he has caught the last four games and was due for a day off. Blake Swihart will start behind the dish, hitting eighth.