MLB Player News

Jansen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Reese McGuire will step in behind the dish for Jansen, who looks to be receiving a routine maintenance day. Jansen caught the first two games of the series and went 1-for-7 with a double.

Vazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Vazquez will be getting a routine breather after starting nine consecutive games, including each of the last four at catcher. Kevin Plawecki will replace him behind the dish, catching for Zack Godley in the series finale.

Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Sitting for the third time in four games, Jeffers looks to have slipped behind Alex Avila on the depth chart. So long as Mitch Garver (side) remains on the injured list, the righty-hitting Jeffers should at least fill the short side of a platoon with the lefty-hitting Avila.

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman indicated Saturday that the team is sticking with Sanchez as its starting catcher, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez has struggled mightily at the dish this season, slashing .130/.256/.338 across 90 plate appearances. The backstop remains a power threat -- his barrel rate (15.0 percent), average exit velocity (92.8 mph) and hard-hit rate (50.0 percent) are each at the 88th percentile or above league-wide -- but his trouble making contact (41.1 K%) has essentially reduced him to an all-or-nothing proposition each time he comes to the plate. Despite the rough start, the organization appears committed to allowing Sanchez to work out his troubles while remaining in the lineup. "We are going with Gary Sanchez," Cashman said. "He is by far our best option on both sides of the ball. We look forward to him finding his groove sooner than later, because we need it. I still have confidence in the player. This is a unique season and you're seeing struggles from successful players around the game."

Perez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Though he's resting in the series finale, Perez is expected to occupy the strong side of a platoon with Kevan Smith behind the dish after Mike Zunino (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Perez is slashing .186/.217/.473 on the season and probably won't warrant attention outside of AL-only formats or mixed leagues that start two catchers.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Murphy started the first game and went 0-for-2, so it's hardly a surprise he's on the bench for the nightcap. Jonah Heim will work behind the plate in Game 2 for the A's.

Sanchez is not in the starting lineup against the Mets on Saturday.

Sanchez is hitting just .130 with 37 strikeouts across 77 at-bats and will receive a routine day off Saturday. Erik Kratz will get the nod behind the dish in his place.

Jeffers is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Twins

It is quite unusual for Jeffers to be out of the lineup against a southpaw, in this case Matt Boyd, but the Tigers are also starting a lefty in game 2. Jeffers figures to be reinserted into the lineup for the second half of the twin bill while Alex Avila gets the nod behind the plate in the first game.

Gallagher isn't in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox.

Gallagher went hitless in three at-bats Friday, and he'll take a seat for Saturday's contest. Meibrys Viloria will start at catcher.

Perez isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Perez reached base four times and knocked in one run Friday, but he'll retreat to the bench for the second game of the series. Sandy Leon will start behind the dish.