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Heim started the second game of Sunday's doubleheader and went 1-for-3 in a 10-0 loss to the Blue Jays.

It was a nice weekend for Heim, who became the first Buffalo-born major-leaguer to play in the city since 1890. He had two hits in seven trips over two games in front of family and friends. With news that Jose Trevino (forearm) could return from a rehab assignment by the coming weekend, Heim should still be good for multiple starts this week.

Trevino (forearm) could be back with the Rangers by July 24 or 25.

Trevino is in "fine" health according to manager Chris Woodward, who wants the injured catcher to build up at-bats while rehabbing at Double-A Frisco. He has appeared in three games for the RoughRiders and has three hits (two doubles), a walk, an RBI and two runs over 11 plate appearances. Jonah Heim is the primary catcher for Texas while Trevino is unavailable.

Vazquez won't play Monday against the Blue Jays after he took a foul tip off his right knee in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Yankees, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Vazquez felt stiff and sore after Sunday's contest, so he doesn't expect to be in the lineup in Monday's series opener. However, the backstop is hopeful that he'll be able to return to action Tuesday after a day off. Kevin Plawecki could take over behind the dish Monday.

Jansen went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 5-0 win over Texas in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader.

Jansen took Texas starter Kolby Allard deep in the fifth inning. The 26-year-old catcher has homered in each of his last two starts behind the dish, but he has only five long balls to go with 10 RBI, 16 runs scored and a disappointing .172/.257/.328 slash line through 137 plate appearances.

Hedges is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

After an extended run as Cleveland's No. 1 catcher, Hedges has transitioned back to the No. 2 role following Roberto Perez's return from the 60-day injured list July 3. Hedges will likely be limited to between one and three starts per week when Perez is healthy.

Murphy will start at catcher and bat sixth Sunday against the Angels.

Though he'll join the lineup for the series finale, Murphy appears to be behind Cal Raleigh in the pecking order for reps at catcher and behind Luis Torrens at designated hitter. Murphy, who owns an underwhelming .638 OPS on the season, is starting for only the second time in six games.

Raleigh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Raleigh had started behind the plate in each of the Mariners' last three games, going hitless with four strikeouts across 12 at-bats. Though he's still looking for his first big-league hit, Raleigh appears set to work ahead of both Luis Torrens and Tom Murphy. The Mariners will hand Murphy a start at catcher Sunday in what likely amounts to a maintenance day for Raleigh.

Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's rain-shortened win over the Red Sox.

With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Sanchez went deep to right field to give the Yankees a narrow lead. The homer turned out to be the game-winner, as the contest was delayed due to heavy rain shortly thereafter and ultimately called after six frames. Sanchez is looking to turn things around amidst a difficult July during which he is batting .091 (3-for-33), though two of his three hits this month have left the yard.

Wynns will start at catcher and bat ninth Sunday against the Royals.

Though Wynns will be behind the dish in the series finale, he looks to be the clear No. 2 option on the depth chart behind Pedro Severino, who is getting some routine maintenance after catching Baltimore's last two games. Since his May 31 promotion from Triple-A Norfolk, Wynns is hitting .184 across 51 plate appearances.

Collins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Collins has taken over as the White Sox's No. 1 catcher since Yasmani Grandal (knee) was placed on the injured list July 6. He'll merely be getting a routine breather for the series finale after starting behind the plate Friday and Saturday.