MLB Player News

Grandal is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.

Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate, pushing Grandal to the bench following back-to-back starts. Grandal has hit safely in each of his last four starts, but he's managed just one extra-base hit in 32 at-bats since his two-homer game on Opening Day.

Contreras is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.

Contreras hasn't gotten a hit in the past four games (two starts), so he'll get the night off. Miguel Montero will slot in behind the dish in his stead.

Hedges had his strongest offensive performance of the season Monday, going 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI in a 5-4 loss to the Braves.

The homer was Hedges' second in as many games, and he now has six hits over his last four. After an abysmal 0-for-23 start to the season, the 24-year-old catcher is starting to deliver on some of the offensive promise he showed at the Triple-A level last season. His slash line is still an unappealing .158/.238/.368, but Hedges could be worth a look in deeper formats, especially considering how fickle the catcher position can be in fantasy.

Thole underwent surgery this spring to repair a torn hamstring and won't be able to ramp up activities until at least early August, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports.

He was in camp on a minor-league deal with Arizona, but it seems unlikely that he will be able to play in a game this season. Thole expressed a desire to play in winter ball as a way to limit his time away from competition.

Contreras is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

Contreras will get a routine day off after starting the previous two games behind the dish. Miguel Montero will handle the catching duties for the evening, working as the battery mate for starting pitcher John Lackey.

Hedges is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves.

Hedges has caught four straight games for San Diego but will take a seat in favor of Hector Sanchez for the afternoon matchup.

Realmuto (illness) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Realmuto was given his second day off in three games Saturday, and it was later reported that he was feeling a bit under the weather. The 26-year-old and his 1.124 OPS will return to action Sunday, where he'll resume his spot in the batting order as the team's No. 2 hitter.

Grandal is not in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports.

After starting the last four games, Grandal will head to the bench as Austin Barnes takes over behind the dish. Although the day off comes against a southpaw, manager Dave Roberts is expected to continue to deploy Grandal in a more traditional role rather than a strict platoon.

Realmuto is not in the lineup Saturday against the Mets because he is feeling under the weather, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

This would have been Realmuto's second day off in three games, so it makes sense there's a physical reason. He'll get some rest while A.J. Ellis starts behind the plate, though the Marlins feel he should be good to go Sunday.

Realmuto is not in the lineup Saturday against the Mets, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Realmuto will get the day off while A.J. Ellis takes over behind the dish. The 26-year-old is off to a nice start to the season, going 13-for-34 (.382) with seven runs and seven RBI through nine games.