MLB Player News

Perez (eye) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

The move isn't a surprising one, as Perez has missed most of the last week with blurred vision in his left eye. He last played Tuesday, so he'll be eligible to return as soon as next Friday, though the Royals have yet to release a timeline for his return. Reliever Randy Rosario was recalled in a corresponding move, with Cam Gallagher and Meibrys Viloria set to split time behind the plate.

Perez (eye) remains sidelined for Friday's game against the Twins, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Perez has been dealing with blurred vision all week, appearing in just one game. It's not clear when he's expected to return to action. Cam Gallagher will be the catcher in his absence.

Higashioka (oblique) has begun swinging a bat and is reportedly feeling no discomfort, though the team has not announced a timetable for his return, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated Tuesday that Higashioka will not be returning "anytime real soon," so the team may be taking a cautious approach with him despite the fact that the backstop has been ramping up his intensity of late. With the Yankees' weekend series against the Mets canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, Higashioka could end up taking on extra duty down the line if the Yankees are forced to make up the missed contests with doubleheaders.

Bemboom went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a run-scoring walk in Thursday's loss to San Francisco.

Bemboom entered the game in the second inning after starter Max Stassi was forced to leave after suffering a right knee contusion. Bemboom took advantage of the opportunity, going deep to right field in the sixth inning and drawing a bases-loaded walk in the seventh. With Jason Castro recently returning to the lineup after missing multiple games due to a stiff neck, Bemboom was essentially serving as an emergency option as the team's third catcher, though he could now be in line for an occasional start if Stassi is forced to miss any time.

Trevino went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, three RBI and another run scored during Thursday's loss to the Padres.

Trevino gave Texas the lead with a two-run shot off Dinelson Lamet in the fifth inning. The long ball was the first of the year for the 27-year-old backstop, who was called up Friday when the Rangers placed Robinson Chirinos (ankle) on the injured list.

Stassi left Thursday's game against the giants with a right knee contusion.

Stassi exited after taking a ball off his knee while catching in the second inning. He was replaced by Anthony Bemboom. X-rays on Stassi's knee came back negative, although it isn't known if he'll be forced to miss any time beyond Thursday.

McCann went 2-for-4 with two singles, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 9-0 win over the Tigers.

McCann drew the start behind the dish Thursday with Yasmani Grandal still nursing a back issue. The backstop picked up a pair of singles to raise his batting average to .341 on the campaign. McCann could start again Friday against the Cubs if Grandal is still unable to go.

Jeffers' contract was purchased by the Twins on Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

The Twins were in need of catching depth after Mitch Garver (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday. Jeffers will start Thursday's contest against the Brewers and bat ninth as he'll make his major-league debut. While Alex Avila should have the slight edge for playing time while Garver is sidelined, Jeffers could see a fair amount of time behind the plate in the coming days.

Garver was placed on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade right intercostal strain Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Garver exited Wednesday's game against the Brewers with a right side injury, and the injury is apparently relatively serious since he'll be sidelined for at least 10 days. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return after spending the minimum amount of time on the injured list. Ryan Jeffers' contract was selected by the Twins in a corresponding move, and he'll start behind the dish Thursday.

Perez is not starting Thursday against the Pirates.

Perez, who returned from the injured list earlier in the week, will head to the bench after starting the past two games and going 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts. Beau Taylor is starting behind the dish Thursday.