Garver will start at catcher and hit eighth in Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Garver wasn't in the Mariners' original lineup, but Leo Rivas was scratched for undisclosed reasons. The team shifted its defensive alignment, with Garver being the new addition to the lineup for his first start in the last three games.

Langeliers went 4-for-5 with a double and a run scored during the Athletics' 11-5 loss to the Astros on Thursday.

Langeliers maintained his hot streak at the plate by collecting four hits for a second consecutive game and combined with Nick Kurtz for seven of the Athletics' 12 hits in Thursday's loss. Langeliers' efforts over his last two games has improved his season-long batting average to .271 over 514 plate appearances, and his stats since the All-Star break have been especially impressive, as he's batting .319/.360/.646 with 19 home runs and 39 RBI over 55 games. The 27-year-old catcher will look to end the 2025 season on a high note during the Athletics' three-game weekend home series against the Royals.

Narvaez isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Toronto, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

Narvaez will take a seat Thursday after going 2-for-8 with a homer and five RBI over the first two games of the series. Connor Wong will catch for starter Brayan Bello and bat ninth.

Kirk is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Red Sox.

Kirk will receive a day of rest after starting at catcher in the first two games of the series. Tyler Heineman will be behind the dish and bat ninth as the Blue Jays try to avoid the sweep.

Naylor is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Naylor will get a day off after going 1-for-4 with a single in Wednesday's win over the Tigers. Austin Hedges will do the catching and bat ninth Thursday as the Guardians go for the sweep.

Diaz isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Diaz will sit down for Thursday's series finale after going 1-for-7 with two strikeouts over the first two games. Victor Caratini will replace him behind the plate and bat fourth.

Jeffers is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

Jeffers started each of the last two games after being activated from the 7-day injured list, but he'll grab a seat for Thursday's matinee. Christian Vazquez will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Twins.

Rutschman is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rays.

Rutschman started at catcher in each of the first two games of the series, but he'll get a breather during Thursday's matinee. Alex Jackson is behind the dish and batting eighth for the Orioles.

Basallo (hand) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rays but hopes to return to action Friday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Basallo had to depart Wednesday's game after being hit on the right hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back clean and he's feeling better Thursday. The rookie will hope to return to the lineup after one day of rest.

Langeliers went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, two total runs and two total RBI in Wednesday's 6-0 win against Houston.

The Astros were unable to get Langeliers out, as he fell a triple shy of the cycle. The talented backstop notched an RBI with a ground-rule double in the fifth inning and later belted a solo homer to left field in the seventh. Langeliers had been struggling a bit coming into the contest, but he's enjoyed a marvelous second half overall, batting .308 with 19 homers, 17 doubles, 43 runs, 39 RBI and three stolen bases over 54 games since the All-Star break.