MLB Player News

Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

With the Pirates temporarily in need of another catcher while Francisco Cervelli nurses a foot injury, Diaz got the call, with John Bormann being optioned in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old is slashing .305/.317/.441 through 59 at-bats with Indianapolis this season. Cervelli remains confident that he won't need a DL stint, so if that's the case, Diaz's stay in the majors could be a brief one.

Stewart will start at catcher and bat eighth in the order Monday against the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

With Francisco Cervelli (foot) nursing a foot injury, Stewart will be behind the dish for the second day in a row after going 1-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's game against the Marlins. Cervelli has said that he doesn't expect to land on the disabled list, so if that holds true, Stewart will only be in line for a short-term run as the Pirates' primary option behind the plate.

D'Arnaud (back) is batting seventh and playing catcher Monday against the Braves.

After getting Sunday's game off with back tightness, d'Arnaud is back in the lineup. The 28-year-old will look to turn things around at the plate Monday, as he has just two hits (albeit home runs, with both coming in the same game) in his last 22 at-bats.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup Monday against the Pirates.

Mesoraco is out of the lineup for the second straight game, though he did notch two at-bats and work a couple of innings behind the plate in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. The 28-year-old is on a strict playing-time schedule after appearing in just 39 games over the past two seasons, so seeing him get back-to-back days off shouldn't be too surprising. Tucker Barnhart will take over behind the dish for Mesoraco as the two continue to split time.

Grandal went 3-for-4 with his fourth double of the season and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Phillies.

Grandal has mostly gone downhill after his two-homer game on Opening Day, but Sunday's performance marked his first three-hit game of the season and helped him raise his average to .225. The 28-year-old's 30-homer power makes him a top-10 fantasy catcher, but unless they hold him in OBP leagues, his owners also will have to put up with prolonged slumps and a low average. His fantasy owners are hoping his three-hit Sunday will spark him going forward.

Rupp went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers.

It was Rupp's first three-hit game of the season and helped him raise his season slash line to .222/.328/.407. Rupp has decent power (16 homers in 105 games last year) but won't help fantasy owners out with a high average or decent on-base percentage. While he's Philly's main catching option, he's only worth owning in two-catcher mixed and deep NL-only leagues.

Sanchez hit a game-tying, pinch-hit, two-run home run in the ninth inning in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Giants.

Sanchez tied the score at two with his clutch dinger off Giants closer Mark Melancon in the ninth. The home run was just his second hit of the season, however, and he'll remain the backup to Austin Hedges. The switch-hitter doesn't have much fantasy value at all while his playing time is inconsistent.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Mesoraco is on a strict playing time schedule as he returns from injury, so it's no real surprise that he's getting Sunday's matinee off against the Cardinals. Tucker Barnhart will draw the start, but Mesoraco should be back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

D'Arnaud (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

With Noah Syndergaard on the bump, Rene Riverahis usual battery mate, will draw the start behind the plate. D'Arnaud, who has seven RBI in his past three games, is dealing with back tightness and is being considered day-to-day. With Sunday's day of rest, he'll hopefully be ready to go for Monday's contest against the Braves.

Realmuto is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

After catching the past 11 games, it appears Realmuto is receiving a scheduled day of rest during Sunday's afternoon tilt. A.J. Ellis will draw the start in his absence. Expect Realmuto to be back in the lineup Monday against the Rays.