MLB Player News
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Logan O'Hoppe C | LAA
Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Takes seat Tuesday
O'Hoppe isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
O'Hoppe will turn catching duties over to Kurt Suzuki on Tuesday in what will likely be the final game in Suzuki's 16-year career.
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Jonah Heim C | ATL
Rangers' Jonah Heim: Sitting during nightcap
Heim isn't in the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
After being left off the starting lineup for Game 1, Heim will also begin Game 2 from the dugout. Sam Huff will get the starting nod behind home plate and bat sixth.
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Alejandro Kirk C | TOR
Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Day off Tuesday
Kirk is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles.
Several of the Jays' regulars are getting Tuesday off, including Kirk. Gabriel Moreno is starting behind the dish.
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Cal Raleigh C | SEA
Mariners' Cal Raleigh: Sitting for matinee
Raleigh is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.
Curt Casali will start behind the dish and hit ninth. Look for Raleigh to get into the lineup for the nightcap.
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Salvador Perez C | KC
Royals' Salvador Perez: Still out Tuesday
Perez (thumb) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians.
He has been out for a few days due to a minor thumb injury. Perez's last chance to get back in a game this season will be Wednesday.
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Rene Pinto C | PHI
Rays' Rene Pinto: Serving as backup catcher
Pinto was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times
With Francisco Mejia getting placed on the paternity list, Pinto will serve as the Rays' backup catcher over the final two games of the season. Pinto is hitting .211 with two home runs in 79 plate appearances this season.
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Francisco Mejia C | TB
Rays' Francisco Mejia: Lands on paternity list
Mejia was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
This ends Mejia's regular season. The switch-hitting backstop slashed .242/.264/.381 with six home runs, 32 runs and 31 RBI in 93 games. Rene Pinto was recalled to take Mejia's place on the roster.
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Jose Trevino C | CIN
Yankees' Jose Trevino: Not in Game 1 lineup
Trevino will be on the bench for the afternoon portion of Tuesday's doubleheader against Texas.
Unsurprisingly, the Yankees won't ask their starting backstop to crouch behind the plate for 18 innings in one day. Kyle Higashioka will be the starting catcher in the afternoon game, but Trevino will likely return for the nightcap.
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Jonah Heim C | ATL
Rangers' Jonah Heim: Sits for afternoon game
Heim will be on the bench for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Heim has struggled to a .156/.194/.250 line since the start of September, though he'd presumably be on the bench for one of Tuesday's two games regardless of his recent performance. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the plate in the afternoon game, but Heim will likely return for the nightcap.
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Eric Haase C | SF
Tigers' Eric Haase: Takes seat Monday
Haase isn't starting Monday against the Mariners.
After recording four hits over the last two games, including two home runs, Haase will get a breather Monday. Instead, Tucker Barnhart will serve as Detroit's backstop and bat eighth.