MLB Player News

Heim will sit Tuesday against the Astros.

Heim has handled a heavy workload behind the plate in recent weeks. Prior to Tuesday's off day, he'd started 19 of the Rangers' last 25 games. He's earned those regular at-bats, slashing .250/.306/.451 on the year. Sam Huff will take over at catcher Tuesday.

Kirk is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles.

Gabriel Moreno will start behind the dish while George Springer gets the nod at designated hitter. Kirk is hitting .351 with two home runs in 10 games this month.

Trevino (back) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Trevino was on the bench Sunday in the Yankees' 18-4 win over the Cubs while managing back discomfort, but the backstop looks to be good to go coming out of Monday's team off day. The 29-year-old has done well to create separation in his battle with Kyle Higashioka for the Yankees' top catching job of late, as he enters Tuesday's contest with a 13-for-25 mark at the plate over his last 10 contests.

McGuire went 1-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Monday against the Tigers.

McGuire has the opportunity to serve as the top catcher for the White Sox after Yasmani Grandal (back) was placed on the injured list Monday. McGuire made a good first impression in the role, as he collected a leadoff double in the fifth inning and came around to score. He may be able to provide a decent batting average with the increased playing time, but McGuire has only six extra-base hits across 115 plate appearances on the season.

McGuire will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Tigers.

With Yasmani Grandal (back/hamstring) landing on the 10-day injured list Monday, McGuire appears set to temporarily take over as the White Sox's No. 1 backstop. McGuire had already seen extensive action behind Grandal this season, but he's a defensive-first catcher who offers little in the way of offensive upside. Through 110 plate appearances this season, McGuire is hitting .235/.280/.286 with zero home runs or stolen bases, 10 runs and eight RBI.

Jeffers isn't starting Monday against the Mariners.

Jeffers started in the last two games and went 1-for-6 with two runs, a walk and a strikeout. Gary Sanchez will take over behind the plate and bat fifth Monday.

Grandal was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back spasms Monday.

Grandal sustained a left hamstring injury while running to first base Saturday against the Rangers, and he developed a back issue Sunday night. He was moving around well and feeling better Monday afternoon but will still require an IL stint. Reese McGuire is starting behind the dish and batting eighth Monday against the Tigers, and he should serve as the White Sox's primary catcher in Grandal's absence.

Moreno isn't starting Monday against Baltimore.

Moreno was called up by the Blue Jays on Saturday, and he went 1-for-7 with a run, a walk and a strikeout over his first two major-league games. Alejandro Kirk will start behind the dish while Raimel Tapia enters the lineup in left field Monday.

Heim went 1-for-6 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-6 extra-innings win over the White Sox.

Heim plated two runs in the top half of the 12th inning to give the Rangers a lead they held in the bottom half of the frame. The catcher maintains serviceable fantasy production with a slash of .250/.307/.457 along with seven home runs and 22 RBI over 42 games.

Higashioka went 3-for-5 with two homers and three runs in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Cubs.

Higashioka didn't homer in any of his first 34 games of the season, but he homered in the third and eighth innings during Sunday's rout. The 32-year-old has alternated starts behind the dish recently and has hit .200 with two homers, four runs and two RBI over seven games since the start of June.