MLB Player News

Sanchez (abdomen) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Sanchez hasn't played since Wednesday while dealing with abdominal tightness. He's evidently still not ready to go following Monday's scheduled off day, so Ryan Jeffers (knee) will start behind the plate.

Garver will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Garver and Jonah Heim have alternated starts behind the plate over the last eight games, though Garver has served as the designated hitter twice over that stretch. He'll get a true day off Tuesday, with Heim at catcher and Willie Calhoun taking the DH spot.

Kirk will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Kirk finds himself sitting in favor of Zack Collins for the second time in three games. Kirk's .227/.327/.227 season slash line is poor, though he's at least seeing the ball well, striking out just four times to go along with seven walks. He's not hitting the ball with much authority, however, as his barrel rate has dropped from 11.0 percent last season to 2.4 percent this year. He's yet to record an extra-base hit.

Trevino will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against Baltimore.

Trevino started just three of the Yankees' first 12 games, but he appeared to be moving into the starting role due to Kyle Higashioka's underperformance, getting the nod in three of the next four contests. Higashioka will get the call Tuesday, so it may still take some more time to figure out which backstop is the preferred option.

Vazquez isn't starting Monday against the Blue Jays.

Vazquez started in the last four games and went 2-for-13 with an RBI and three strikeouts. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the dish after being reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list.

Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Wong appeared in two games during his time with the major-league club, and he went 1-for-6 with an RBI and a strikeout. Kevin Plawecki will serve as the primary backup behind the dish after he was activated from the COVID-19 injured list.

Maile (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Maile sustained a hamstring injury late in camp and was unavailable to begin the regular season, but he recently appeared in six rehab games and hit .563 with two homers, six runs, six RBI, four walks and three strikeouts. The 31-year-old will serve as the primary backup behind the dish after Bryan Lavastida was optioned to Triple-A Columbus.

Maldonado isn't starting Monday against the Rangers.

Maldonado will get a day off after he went 1-for-8 with a double, two runs, two walks and seven strikeouts in his last three appearances. Jason Castro will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Plawecki (illness) is back with the Red Sox on Monday after a stint on the COVID-19 injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Plawecki tested positive for the virus last Monday, but he's evidently now over his symptoms and has tested negative. He'll return to his role as Christian Vazquez's backup behind the plate.

Jansen (oblique) has begun baseball activities but is not yet ready to swing, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Jansen has been out for two weeks with an oblique strain that will reportedly cost him an extended absence. He's reportedly slightly behind Teoscar Hernandez (oblique), who's expected to begin live batting practice within the next few days. That leaves Jansen with a timeline that's still somewhat ambiguous, but he's at least taking steps in the right direction.