MLB Player News

Raleigh isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Raleigh went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's loss and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Tom Murphy will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Garver (back) played catch on the field ahead of Tuesday's game against Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Garver has been dealing with a lower back strain late August. He's currently eligible to return from the 10-day injured list, although the Twins haven't yet revealed a timetable for his return. It's encouraging to see him resume baseball activities Tuesday, but Ryan Jeffers and Ben Rortvedt should continue to see time behind the plate in his absence.

Sanchez isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Sanchez went 2-for-7 with two homers and six RBI across the last two games, but he'll get a breather Tuesday. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the dish with right-hander Gerrit Cole on the mound.

Moreno (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment this week in the Florida Complex League, Future Blue Jays reports.

The FCL Jays were rained out Tuesday, but Moreno should soon get into game action. He has been out since June 25 with a minor thumb fracture. Moreno is a strong candidate to go to the Arizona Fall League to make up for lost time.

Mejia (shoulder) isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mejia started Monday but was removed from the game due to a right shoulder contusion after he was hit by a foul tip. Although Mike Zunino will start behind the dish, Mejia is reportedly feeling "a lot better" Tuesday, so he could be available off the bench.

Mejia was feeling "a lot better" after receiving ice and treatment following an early exit from Monday's extra-inning win over the Red Sox stemming from taking a foul tip off his right shoulder, the team's official site reports.

The young backstop sustained the blow in the sixth inning off the bat of J.D. Martinez and only managed to remain in the contest through the end of that half-inning. However, manager Kevin Cash's report concerning Mejia's improving condition following the game was certainly encouraging and supports the notion the 25-year-old could be available at any point beginning with Tuesday's contest against Boston.

Jeffers isn't starting Tuesday against Cleveland.

Jeffers has hit just .083 with a solo home run, a walk and 12 strikeouts across his last eight appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Trevino went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 4-0 win over the Angels.

Trevino doubled in a run in the seventh and then added on some insurance in the ninth with a single to make it 4-0. The 28-year-old has three multi-hit efforts over his last four games but is still slashing just .234/.262/.331 with three homers, 24 RBI, 18 runs scored, a steal and 10:46 BB:K over 254 plate appearances.

Heim will not start Monday's game against the Angels.

Heim and Jose Trevino have alternated starts behind the plate for six straight games. Trevino takes over there Monday, but Heim should start Tuesday in Arizona if the pattern holds.

Mejia was removed from Monday's game against Boston due to a right shoulder contusion, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mejia went 0-for-3 before being lifted for a pinch hitter during the seventh inning. The 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.