MLB Player News
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Omar Narvaez C | HOU
White Sox's Omar Narvaez: Promotion imminent
The White Sox are expected to select Narvaez's contract from Double-A Birmingham on Thursday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Narvaez was released by the White Sox after failing to make the team's roster out of spring training, but he returned to the organization on a minor-league deal at the start of April. He was removed from his game at Double-A shortly after Korey Lee injured his ankle during the White Sox's loss to Cleveland on Wednesday, which is a strong indicator that Narvaez will fill in as catcher depth for the big-league club going forward.
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Korey Lee C | CHW
White Sox's Korey Lee: IL stint expected
Lee will likely spend time on the injured list after rolling his left ankle during Wednesday's game against Cleveland, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Lee stepped on Carlos Santana's foot while trying to make it back to first base on a pickoff attempt in the sixth inning of Wednesday's contest. No official move has been made yet, but Omar Narvaez's removal from his game at Double-A Birmingham could suggest that he's on his way to join the White Sox as Lee's injury replacement.
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Korey Lee C | CHW
White Sox's Korey Lee: Removed with injury
Lee was removed from Wednesday's game against the Guardians due to left ankle soreness.
Lee appeared to roll his ankle while scrambling back to first base in the sixth inning. He ended up getting picked off to end the frame and was replaced at catcher when the White Sox took the field. The team will take a closer look at him to see if he suffered any structural damage, but he can be considered day-to-day for now.
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Ryan Jeffers C | MIN
Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Heading to bench Wednesday
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
Jeffers will take a seat for the second time in the series as he and Christian Vazquez continue their pattern of alternating starts behind the dish. Through seven games this season, Jeffers is hitting .222 with zero home runs, three RBI and one run.
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Alejandro Kirk C | TOR
Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Returns to Toronto lineup
Kirk (leg) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox.
Kirk didn't play Tuesday after fouling a pitch off his lower leg in Monday's game, although Blue Jays manager John Schneider indicated it was more of a scheduled day off. The 26-year-old Kirk will bring two straight multi-hit games into Wednesday's festivities.
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Mitch Garver C | SEA
Mariners' Mitch Garver: Sitting Wednesday
Garver is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Though he's been limited to just one start at designated hitter through Seattle's first 13 games, Garver could end up being the team's primary option at the position in the aftermath of Victor Robles (shoulder) landing on the IL. Luke Raley had been serving as the team's primary DH against right-handed pitching to begin the season, but he'll pick up a third straight start at Robles' spot in right field. The Mariners have deployed Jorge Polanco at DH in two of their three games versus Houston while he manages a side injury, but the spot could open up for Garver once Polanco is cleared to play third base again.
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Bo Naylor C | CLE
Guardians' Bo Naylor: Taking seat Wednesday
Naylor is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the White Sox.
Naylor started the first game of the series but will yield to Austin Hedges for the second game. The 25-year-old Naylor is just 4-for-26 at the plate so far this season.
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Yainer Diaz C | HOU
Astros' Yainer Diaz: Sitting Wednesday
Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Diaz has been one of the bigger disappointments among fantasy catchers so far this season; he's gone 2-for-33 with no home runs, one RBI and one run scored through the Astros' first 11 games. Though Diaz will be given a breather for the day game after a night game, the Astros will likely continue to allow the 26-year-old to play through his struggles, given the strong production he's provided over the past two seasons.
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Victor Caratini C | HOU
Astros' Victor Caratini: Getting fourth start of season
Caratini will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Caratini will receive his fourth start through the Astros' first 12 games of the season while Yainer Diaz gets the afternoon off. Diaz has mustered a lowly .200 OPS through 36 plate appearances, but after batting .299 with 16 home runs in 148 games in 2024, he likely has a long leash as the Astros' No. 1 backstop.