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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.

  • 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.

  • White Sox's Yasmani Grandal: Returns to lineup

    Grandal (back) is starting behind the plate for the White Sox in Thursday's game against the Rays.

    Grandal missed Wednesday's game with back spasms, but it wound up being just a one-day absence. The veteran catcher will bat fifth against Rays southpaw Shane McClanahan.

  • Royals' Salvador Perez: Absent from lineup

    Perez is not in the Royals' lineup for Thursday's game in Minnesota.

    Perez was also on the bench Wednesday, although there's no indication to this point that he's dealing with an injury. Perhaps the Royals will offer an explanation prior to first pitch. MJ Melendez will do the catching Thursday.

  • 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.

  • Cal Raleigh C | SEA

    Mariners' Cal Raleigh: Sitting out Thursday

    Raleigh is absent from the Mariners' lineup for Thursday's game in Philadelphia, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

    It's a day game after a night game, so Raleigh will get some rest after making four consecutive starts. Tom Murphy will catch George Kirby.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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