MLB Player News
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Yainer Diaz C | HOU
Astros' Yainer Diaz: Takes seat Wednesday
Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Diaz will rest after he had drawn starts in each of the past six games (four at catcher, two at designated hitter). Victor Caratini will replace Diaz behind the dish Wednesday.
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Bo Naylor C | CLE
Guardians' Bo Naylor: Getting Wednesday off
Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Naylor started at catcher in each of the past three games, so he's presumably just getting a rest day Wednesday. David Fry will get the nod behind the plate in Naylor's place.
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Logan O'Hoppe C | LAA
Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Gets Wednesday off
O'Hoppe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
O'Hoppe will get the afternoon off after he had started behind the plate each of the past three games. Matt Thaiss will handle catching duties for the Angels in the series finale.
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Ryan Jeffers C | MIN
Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Sitting out Wednesday
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Jeffers had started each of the last seven contests (four at designated hitter and three at catcher) but will get some rest Wednesday. Christian Vazquez will catch for starting pitcher Bailey Ober as the Twins attempt to win their 10th straight game.
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Jake Rogers C | DET
Tigers' Jake Rogers: Resting Wednesday
Rogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Rogers will get a breather for Wednesday's day game after he was behind the plate Tuesday night for the Tigers' 11-6 win in the second game of a doubleheader with the Cardinals. Carson Kelly will pick up the start at catcher Wednesday.
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Victor Caratini C | MIN
Astros' Victor Caratini: Hits pinch-hit walk-off
Caratini went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 10-9 extra-inning win over the Guardians.
Caratini pinch-hit for Jake Meyers in the 10th frame and delivered the game-winning home run. The long ball was his second of the campaign and marked his third straight game scoring a run. While Caratini is slashing .314/.368/.571 with eight runs scored and eight RBI in 38 at-bats, he's been overshadowed by starting catcher Yainer Diaz, who has also been excellent at the plate.
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Austin Wells C | NYY
Yankees' Austin Wells: Cranks first home run
Wells went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Orioles.
Wells got the Yankees on the board in the third inning, leading off the frame with a 414-foot blast off Dean Kremer, his first of the season. The 24-year-old Wells has started to turn things around at the plate -- he's now 7-for-16 with three extra-base hits in his last four games after going 0-for-21 in his previous nine contests. Wells is now slashing .196/.338/.294 with seven runs scored and three RBI through 65 plate appearances this season while sharing catching duties with Jose Trevino.
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Salvador Perez C | KC
Royals' Salvador Perez: Back in action Tuesday
Perez (back) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
Perez was scratched from Monday's starting nine due to back tightness, but he made an appearance off the bench and is back in the lineup a day later. The 33-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to 2024 with seven homers, 26 RBI and a .346/.404/.596 slash line through 29 games.
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Connor Wong C | BOS
Red Sox's Connor Wong: Not starting Tuesday
Wong is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Wong started the previous three games but will sit Tuesday after a team day off Monday, affording him two straight days of rest. Reese McGuire is working behind the plate and batting eighth.