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McCann went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Royals.

McCann collected his first three-hit effort in just his 11th game of the season. He singled home a run in the fourth and would eventually score. The 33-year-old got another base hit in the fifth and in the eighth, raising his slash line to .250/.250/.444 with two homers, five RBI, five runs and a 0:5 BB:K over 36 plate appearances. McCann primarily operates as Adley Rutschman's backup but manager Brandon Hyde has gotten his bat in the lineup as a DH at times, as he did Tuesday.

Rutschman went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a walk, an RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Royals.

Rutschman reached in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings and was driven home each time off the bat of Ryan Mountcastle. He picked up his 18th RBI on a double in the sixth and now has tallied three games with at least four hits this season. Tuesday's effort raised his slash line to .315/.429/.472, but the 25-year-old does not have a home run since April 13. He sits at four on the year and has scored 15 runs to go with a remarkable 23:18 BB:K over 133 plate appearances.

Diaz went 2-for-3 with one double in Tuesday's 2-0 loss against the Giants.

Diaz was the only bright spot for the Houston offense, as he picked two of the team's three hits. The rookie is Hunter Brown's personal catcher, but he is stuck behind Martin Maldonado on the depth chart. Diaz had an .898 OPS across Double-A and Triple-A last season. If he ever receives regular playing time, his bat could provide fantasy value from the catcher position.

The Royals announced Perez is day-to-day after leaving Tuesday's game against the Orioles with a contusion on his left middle finger. X-rays returned negative.

Perez was hit in the finger on Anthony Santander's backswing in the eighth inning. The backstop may end up missing a game or two with the bruise, but it does appear he's avoided a significant injury. Freddy Fermin should handle catching duties while Perez is unavailable.

Perez left Tuesday's game against the Orioles with an apparent injury after he was hit in the glove in the eighth inning, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports. He went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three total RBI before exiting.

Perez was hit right in the hand by Anthony Santander's backswing, and he was unable to continue. The backstop was having a big day behind the plate with the pair of homers before leaving the contest. Freddy Fermin has taken over behind the plate.

Angels general manager Perry Minasian told reporters Tuesday that Stassi (personal/hip) remains without a timetable, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Stassi has missed the entirety of the 2023 season while dealing with a family issue as well as a hip injury he picked up right before Opening Day, and the team isn't sure when he might return. if and when he does rejoin the Halos, the veteran catcher has a chance to get reps for the Angels behind the plate with Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) out for at least the next four months.

Garver (knee) took swings at Globe Life Field during pregame Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Garver recently had his recovery timetable extended but is still able to work out as he rehabs a left knee injury. He is not expected back until at least late May.

Trevino went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to Cleveland.

Trevino opened the scoring in the contest with a 425-foot solo shot off Cal Quantrill. It was the catcher's third long ball of the season and his second in three games. Trevino has a modest .242/.266/.419 slash line on the season, but he's been swinging well of late, slashing .333/.333/.667 with a pair of homers and two RBI over his past five contests.

Kirk is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Even though he produced five hits over his two starts this past weekend against the Mariners, Kirk will end up sitting for the second time in three days. Kirk still appears to be the Blue Jays' nominal No. 1 catcher, but Toronto remains incentivized to keep backup Danny Jansen involved due to Jansen's superior work on the defensive end.

The Guardians selected Fry's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

Fry, 27, has hit .289/.381/.478 with two homers for Columbus this season. He's played first base, third base and second base this season and also has past experience at catcher. Fry will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.