MLB Player News

Murphy went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in a win over the Rangers on Sunday.

Murphy laced a first-inning two bagger that snapped a 1-1 tie by plating Josh Harrison and Jed Lowrie. The 26-year-old backstop is on a bit of a roll offensively, as he's now reached safely in nine straight games, a stretch during which he owns an impressive .267/.405/.433 slash line and 18.9 percent walk rate across 37 plate appearances.

Hedges isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against Cincinnati.

Hedges has gone 5-for-16 with three runs, an RBI and six strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll be on the bench for the second time in the last three games. Wilson Ramos will start at catcher and bat seventh.

Plawecki went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI and a run Sunday in the Red Sox's 9-8 loss to the Blue Jays.

Though Christian Vazquez is entrenched atop the depth chart at catcher, Plawecki's hot bat could allow him to earn a larger share of playing time behind the dish, or perhaps more opportunities as a designated hitter versus left-handed pitching. In 12 second-half games thus far, Plawecki has gone 14-for-32 (.438 average) with three doubles and a 3:4 BB:K.

Wynns went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 9-6 loss to Tampa Bay.

With Pedro Severino (knee) out of the lineup Sunday, Wynns got a rare start behind the dish. He made the most of the opportunity with his first multi-hit effort since June 29. The backup catcher has gone just 4-for-21 in seven games since the All-Star break, although three of those hits have been doubles. He's slashing .186/.230/.329 with two home runs, eight RBI and eight runs scored in 74 plate appearances.

Rutschman was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Rutschman appeared in 80 games at Double-A Bowie to begin the year, and he slashed .271/.392/.508 with 18 homers, 61 runs, 55 RBI and a stolen base. The 23-year-old will test his skills against the top level of minor-league talent, and he'll be in the mix for a late-season debut in the big leagues if he performs well at Triple-A Norfolk.

Rogers (forearm) hasn't resumed throwing and remains several weeks away from making a return to full health, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. "We won't see him in the month of August. September at the earliest," manager A.J. Hinch said. " \We just hope there are no setbacks at this point. If we do anything that causes a setback between now and September, then we're talking about missing the rest of the year."

Sidelined since July 19 with a pronator teres strain in his right forearm, Rogers' promising campaign could be at risk of ending early if hits any snags in what's already been a slow-moving recovery process. Though the Tigers value Rogers mostly for his defensive work at catcher, he hit his stride at the plate in the month before landing on the 10-day injured list, slashing .296/.367/.611 over that stretch. Eric Haase and Grayson Greiner will continue to share the catching duties while Rogers remains on the shelf.

Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Wong was recalled from Worcester on Saturday and will return to the minors a day later. The 25-year-old has appeared in five games for Boston in 2021 and is 3-for-12 with a double, a walk and two runs.

Vazquez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Vazquez started both games of Saturday's doubleheader -- one at catcher and one at designated hitter -- and he'll receive the day off for the series finale. Kevin Plawecki will work behind the plate Sunday.

Haase went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cleveland.

Haase has typically provided most of his fantasy value this season through his power production, but he made a rare impact on the bases Saturday. The 28-year-old rookie is locked in atop the depth chart at catcher, and because the Tigers want to keep his potent bat in the lineup, he should have a spot in the lineup at designated hitter on most occasions when he's getting the day off behind the dish. Grayson Greiner will catch in Sunday's series finale while Haase serves as the DH and bats out of the cleanup spot.

Gomes went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Rangers.

He slugged a three-run shot off Jharel Cotton in the fourth inning, his second homer in five games since coming to Oakland at the trade deadline and his 11th of the year. Gomes is on pace for his best offensive performance since 2013, his first full season in the majors, with a .794 OPS between the A's and Nationals.