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  • Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk: Exits early Saturday

    Kirk (undisclosed) was removed from Saturday's game against Detroit after taking a foul tip off his mask in the third inning, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Kirk initially remained in the game on defense after taking the foul tip, but he was removed for a pinch hitter in the following frame. The Blue Jays will presumably provide an update on the reason for Kirk's removal during or shortly after Saturday's contest. Tyler Heineman stepped behind the plate for the Blue Jays and would likely take over as the team's primary backstop if Kirk needs to miss additional time.

  • Bo Naylor C | CLE

    Guardians' Bo Naylor: Sitting for nightcap

    Naylor isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

    After going 1-for-3 with two RBI during a loss in Game 1, Naylor will rest his legs during the final game of the day. Austin Hedges will replace him behind the plate and bat ninth.

  • Astros' Victor Caratini: Getting breather Saturday

    Caratini isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

    Although he owns a .999 OPS through 35 plate appearances against southpaws this season, Caratini will step out of the starting nine Saturday with left-hander Jacob Lopez on the mound for the A's. Jose Altuve will assume the role of DH while Caratini rests, opening up left field for Cooper Hummel.

  • Rangers' Kyle Higashioka: Still out Saturday

    Higashioka (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

    Saturday marks the third consecutive start Higashioka will miss since he strained his hamstring during Tuesday's contest. Manager Bruce Bochy previously said he was hopeful the 35-year-old catcher could avoid a trip to the injured list, though that may change if his absence extends another couple of games. Jonah Heim will draw another start behind the plate and bat ninth Saturday.

  • Ryan Jeffers C | MIN

    Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Away on paternity leave

    The Twins placed Jeffers on the paternity list Saturday.

    Jeffers will be permitted to miss up to three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Christian Vazquez figures to start behind the dish while Jeffers is away, and Mickey Gasper will come up from Triple-A to provide a bit of insurance at catcher.

  • Tigers' Dillon Dingler: Sitting Saturday

    Dingler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    Dingler will sit down Saturday after tallying three hits across the first two games of the series. Jake Rogers will bat ninth while filling in as the Tigers' catcher.

  • Connor Wong C | BOS

    Red Sox's Connor Wong: Logs first extra-base hit

    Wong went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers.

    One month after logging his first RBI of the season, Wong recorded his first extra-base hit. He led off the third with a double off the wall in left and scored Boston's first run. Wong's slashing .151/.231/.161 over 37 games. Per Sean McAdam of MassLive.com, the Red Sox have some interest in adding a catcher at the trade deadline as a Wong replacement. Wong was Boston's catching leader the last two seasons but lost the job to Carlos Narvaez early in 2025 when he landed on the injured list with a finger injury.

  • Austin Wells C | NYY

    Yankees' Austin Wells: Idle Saturday

    Wells isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

    Wells will rest his legs Saturday after hitting his 15th home run of the season during Friday's loss. Ben Rice will take his place behind the plate and bat sixth for the Yankees.

  • Austin Wells C | NYY

    Yankees' Austin Wells: Clubs 15th homer

    Wells went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 12-5 loss to the Phillies.

    The Yankees slugged four homers on the night but all four were solo shots, including Wells' long ball in the second inning off Taijuan Walker. The 26-year-old backstop has supplied his usual power in July but not much else, slashing .229/.255/.521 over 14 contests with four of his 15 homers on the year, and 10 of his 55 RBI.

  • Athletics' Shea Langeliers: Smacks homer Friday

    Langeliers went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a walk and a second run scored in Friday's 15-3 win over the Astros.

    Langeliers saw his six-game hitting streak end Thursday, but he bounced back with a strong performance Friday. The catcher piled on for the Athletics in the fourth inning, with his homer stretching the team's lead to 9-0. He has gone 13-for-31 (.419) with three homers and nine RBI over eight games since the All-Star break. Langeliers is up to a .248/.305/.467 slash line with 15 long balls, 40 RBI, 34 runs scored, 15 doubles and four stolen bases across 74 contests and is trending up after an uneven first half of the campaign.

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