MLB Player News
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Eric Haase C | SF
Tigers' Eric Haase: Productive in loss
Haase went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Orioles.
Haase had a good night and snapped a small slump, as he entered the night batting .188 over his last seven games with no multi-hit efforts during the stretch. The Detroit catcher is now batting a solid .271, and while Jake Rogers will continue to see playing time, Haase is the primary option behind the plate. He also has the versatility to play the outfield, which further cements his regular spot in the lineup.
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Salvador Perez C | KC
Royals' Salvador Perez: Expects to return Friday
Perez (back) said he expects to return to the Royals' lineup Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Perez sat out Wednesday and is absent again Thursday after taking a 95 mph fastball off his back in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks, but there doesn't seem to be a ton of concern. He is planning to take pregame batting practice Thursday to see if he might be an option off the bench in the Royals' series opener against the Twins.
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Logan O'Hoppe C | LAA
Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Hopes to return in 2023
O'Hoppe (shoulder) underwent surgery Tuesday and said he hopes to be able to return on the early end of his 4-to-6-month timeframe, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
O'Hoppe was diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder last week. The rookie catcher was off to a strong start before the injury, slashing .283/.339/.547 with four homers and 13 RBI over 59 plate appearances. O'Hoppe has a chance to return late this season, but he's a tough hold in redraft leagues given his lengthy recovery period.
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Martin Maldonado C | SD
Astros' Martin Maldonado: Taking seat Wednesday
Maldonado is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Maldonado is currently in the midst of an 0-for-19 skid that has dropped his season average to .143 over 63 plate appearances. He'll get a rest for the series finale while Yainer Diaz picks up a start behind the plate.
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Salvador Perez C | KC
Royals' Salvador Perez: Sitting out Wednesday
Perez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Arizona.
Perez has been in the lineup for 23 of the Royals' 24 games to open the season, but he'll get a rare day off for the series finale. Freddy Fermin will handle catching duties for the Royals on Wednesday, with MJ Melendez lined up as the designated hitter after missing two games with back tightness.
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Jose Trevino C | CIN
Yankees' Jose Trevino: Gets breather Wednesday
Trevino is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
Trevino will get a day off after he went 2-for-8 while starting behind the plate in the first two contests of the series. Kyle Higashioka will take over at catcher and bat eighth in the series finale.
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Yasmani Grandal C | PIT
White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Out with back spasms
Grandal (back) is out of the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Blue Jays.
The veteran catcher is dealing with back spasms and will now be forced to miss at least one contest while he nurses the injury. Grandal will be replaced behind the plate by Seby Zavala, who will bat seventh in the series finale with Toronto.