MLB Player News

Jeffers went 2-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI and two walks Wednesday against Detroit.

Jeffers began his standout effort by clubbing a grand slam in the fourth inning. He followed that up with a two-run shot four frames later, which brought his home run total on the season to eight. Jeffers is mainly limited to backup catcher duties behind Mitch Garver, though he has seen increased playing time of late due to Garver's placement on paternity leave and a subsequent hand injury that cost him a chance to start Wednesday. For the season, Jeffers has a .205/.293/.418 line across 164 plate appearances.

Plawecki went 3-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's win over Toronto.

Plawecki stepped in for Christian Vazquez in the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader and responded with his first three-hit effort -- each of them singles -- since last September. Plawecki has produced multi-hit games in four of his last six contests, upping his season average to an even .300 in 89 plate appearances.

Haase went 1-for-3 with a double, three walks, three RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Twins.

Threes were wild for Haase, who drove in seven runs combined in the last two games of the series against Minnesota. That gives him 41 RBI this season, and he's become a fairly productive option for the Tigers in recent weeks. Haase should be locked in as the team's top catcher while Jake Rogers (forearm) is on the injured list.

Thaiss was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old will make his way to the majors for the first time this season with Jared Walsh (chest) landing on the injured list. Thaiss should be in the mix for playing time at first base along with Phil Gosselin while Walsh is sidelined.

Kirk is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

Kirk started at catcher and went 0-for-3 in the matinee, and it's no surprise he won't be starting both games of the twin bill. Reese McGuire will work behind the plate and bat ninth in the nightcap.

Vazquez is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Vazquez started Game 1 behind the plate and went 0-for-3. Kevin Plawecki will catch for Tanner Houck in the nightcap and bat seventh.

Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Jose Trevino will get the nod behind the dish for what will be his second start since returning from the 10-day injured list Friday. Heim has caught the other three games for Texas, so for now, he looks to have the slight edge in playing time among the two backstops.

Collins isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Collins started Tuesday's game against Kansas City, but he'll head back to the bench for the third time in the last four contests. Seby Zavala will start at catcher and bat ninth.

Maldonado is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Maldonado is getting some routine maintenance with the Astros and Mariners wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game. Jason Castro checks in behind the dish, catching for starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi.

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

Raleigh recorded hits in each of the last two games and went 3-for-7 with a double, three RBI, a run and a walk during that time. Tom Murphy will start behind the plate and bat seventh.