MLB Player News

Collins started at desginated hitter and went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.

Collins, who was making his first career start in MLB, erased an early 2-0 deficit with the homer on his first at-bat in the majors. It was his first official at-bat after he walked as a pinch hitter against the Cubs on Wednesday. Those first two plate appearances are fitting, as Collins has exhibited pop in his bat when not displaying an impeccable eye at the plate in the minors. The young catcher is up with the White Sox while Welington Castillo (oblique) is unavailable. Collins is expected to make his first start at catcher in one of the weekend games in Texas, per Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run Friday against the Astros.

Sanchez smacked a ball well over the Astros' bullpen in the bottom of the third inning, giving his team an early 2-0 lead. The 26-year-old backstop is now tied for American League lead in home runs with 23 over 56 games this season, as he continues to put on a display of power at the dish.

Stubbs was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Stubbs slashed .160/.192/.200 in 26 plate appearances since being called up in late May after Max Stassi (knee) landed on the injured list. Stubbs received six starts during his first major-league stint and makes his way back to the minors with Stassi returning to action.

Stassi (knee) was activated off the 10-day injured list Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Stassi has been playing in minor-league rehab games over the past week, clearing the way for his return to the Astros after missing nearly a month with a sore left knee. The 28-year-old will resume his role as the No. 2 catcher behind Robinson Chirinos.

Vazquez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Vazquez will hit the bench for the second straight game with Sandy Leon garnering another start behind the plate. Vazquez currently has a modest six-game hit streak in which he is 11-for-30 with one double and one home run.

Garver (heel) is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Kansas City.

Garver exited Thursday's game due to left heel soreness and will need at least one day out of the lineup to recover. Jason Castro will start behind the plate and bat sixth in his absence.

Bemboom (knee) will begin a rehab assignment Friday at High-A Charlotte, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Bemboom was ruled out 4-to-6 weeks in mid-May after suffering a sprained left knee but is now set to work his way back from the injured list. The 29-year-old may be headed to Triple-A Durham once healthy with Mike Zunino and Travis d'Arnaud serving as the top two catchers for the Rays.

Narvaez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's victory over the Orioles.

After Baltimore scored two runs in the first inning, Narvaez put the Mariners on the board with a solo shot to right field in the second. It was his 11th home run of the season, nine of which have come off right-handed pitchers. The 27-year-old is in the midst of the best season of his career, slashing .291/.369/.481 in 206 at-bats.

Garver was removed from Thursday's game against the Royals due to left heel soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Garver will be considered day-to-day after exiting Thursday's contest. Jason Castro or Willians Astudillo would be in line to draw the start behind the dish Friday if Garver is unable to go.

Jansen is not in Thursday's lineup against the Angels.

He has zero hits in his last 13 at-bats (four games). Luke Maile will start behind the dish and hit ninth.