MLB Player News

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.

Bemboom was designated for assignment by the Angels on Saturday.

Bemboom had been serving as a depth option at the Triple-A level, but the Angels evidently like Chad Wallach more in the third-catcher role, as they claimed him off waivers from the Dodgers in a corresponding move. Bemboom is a 31-year-old with a career .178/.241/.287 line in 144 major-league plate appearances, so he's unlikely to be a hot commodity on the waiver wire.

Wallach was claimed off waivers by the Angels on Saturday.

Wallach was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers in late July but appeared in just a single game at the Triple-A level before moving to Los Angeles' other club. He'll remain in Triple-A for his new organization.

Stassi is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Even after an 0-for-4, two-strikeout performance Friday, Stassi is still hitting .351 with eight RBI in his last 10 games. Kurt Suzuki is catching and batting fifth Saturday.

Maldonado will sit Saturday against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Maldonado's 78 starts behind the plate rank sixth at the position this season. His bat hasn't exactly justified that sort of workload, however, as he's hit just .181/.276/.317 on the year. Jason Castro will get the nod in his absence.

Perez (illness) will catch and bat third Saturday against St. Louis.

An illness forced Perez to remain at the team hotel Friday due to COVID-19 protocols. He tested negative for the virus and evidently wasn't dealing with any serious sickness, so he'll return to the lineup after missing just a single day.

Murphy will sit Saturday against Texas.

Murphy has handled a very heavy workload lately, sitting just four times in the last 21 games heading into Saturday's contest. The Athletics' deadline-day acquisition of Yan Gomes should lead to more rest for Murphy going forward, however, as he'll start for the third time in five games Saturday.

Heim will sit Saturday against Oakland.

Heim was emerging as the Rangers' primary catcher throughout most of July, but he's since seen his playing time at the position fall back slightly. He and Jose Trevino, who starts Saturday, have now alternated starts behind the plate over the last eight games, though Heim served as a designated hitter twice during that stretch.

Garver will sit Saturday against Houston.

Garver hits the bench after starting four of the first five games so far in August. He homered twice over that stretch, giving him five home runs in his last 11 games. Ryan Jeffers will start behind the plate in his absence.