MLB Player News
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Jose Trevino C | CIN
Rangers' Jose Trevino: Tending to quad injury
Triple-A Nashville placed Trevino on its 7-day injured list over the weekend with a strained quadriceps, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The severity of Trevino's quad injury isn't fully known, but he'll be idle for at least the next week while he recovers. Trevino is hitting .240 with one home run and 13 RBI over 107 plate appearances at Nashville this season.
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Christian Vazquez C | HOU
Red Sox's Christian Vazquez: Heads to bench
Vazquez is not in the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Vazquez hits the bench after starting four straight games, a stretch in which he went 8-for-16 at the plate with three extra-base hits. Sandy Leon returns from the paternity list to start behind the plate.
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Danny Jansen C | TEX
Blue Jays' Danny Jansen: Crushes key home run
Jansen blasted a two-run home run and went 2-for-4 versus the White Sox on Sunday.
Jansen's ninth-inning blast to center field gave Toronto a comfortable lead in what had been a one-run game. The homer was Jansen's second of the season, both of which have come in his last two games. He hopes to be turning things around after a brutal offensive start to the season.
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Cameron Rupp C | MIN
Athletics' Cameron Rupp: Gets minor-league deal from Oakland
Rupp signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Saturday and was assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Rupp will provide Oakland with extra depth behind the plate in the high minors while top catching prospect Sean Murphy (knee) works back from a torn meniscus. Oakland has received decent production from Josh Phegley and Nick Hundley at the big-league level this season and could get Chris Herrmann (knee) back from the injured list in a couple weeks, so Rupp may have a tough time earning a promotion to the majors even if he performs well in his initial action with Las Vegas.
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Oscar Hernandez C | BOS
Red Sox's Oscar Hernandez: Optioned to Triple-A
Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Hernandez was called up as the temporary backup to Christian Vazquez after Sandy Leon was placed on paternity leave. With Leon ready to return, Hernandez is being sent back to Triple-A Pawtucket. He did not appear in a game during the brief callup.
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Sandy Leon C | ATL
Red Sox's Sandy Leon: Set to return Monday
Leon (personal) will be activated from the paternity list ahead of Monday's game against the Astros, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
The Red Sox will presumably send fellow catcher Oscar Hernandez down to the minors after Sunday's series finale against Houston to clear a spot on the active roster for Leon. Once he's formally reinstated, Leon will reprise his normal duties as the backup to top backstop Christian Vazquez.
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Martin Maldonado C | SD
Royals' Martin Maldonado: Resting in series finale
Maldonado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Maldonado will receive a breather after catching eight innings in Saturday's 5-2 loss. Cam Gallagher checks in for him behind the dish.
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James McCann C | ARI
White Sox's James McCann: Benched Sunday
McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
McCann has gone hitless in nine at-bats over his last three starts but is still sitting on a robust .347 average for the season. His performance so far this season should give him plenty of security in his role as the White Sox's top backstop, though he'll rest in the series finale in favor of Welington Castillo.
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Christian Vazquez C | HOU
Red Sox's Christian Vazquez: Smacks career-high sixth homer
Vazquez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Astros.
The 28-year-old catcher continues to rake in May. Vazquez is now hitting .457 (16-for-35) through 11 games on the month with three doubles and two homers, and his six long balls on the year is already a new career high. The hot streak has boosted his slash line on the season to a shocking .309/.358/.536.