MLB Player News

Grandal is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Despite catching Clayton Kershaw last time he was scheduled to start, Grandal will head back to the bench and let A.J. Ellis get back to being the ace's personal catcher. Grandal has been on a bit of a cold streak as of late, going just 3-for-25 in his past seven games, but he'll likely be back in the lineup with some regularity considering Ellis' .204 average also leaves a lot to be desired.

Manager Pete Mackanin is leaning toward giving Rupp (ankle) another day off Wednesday, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports.

Rupp seems to be in shape to be ready for Wednesday's game, but with an off day scheduled for Thursday, Mackanin likely wants to ensure that the 27-year-old is completely back to health and is ready to go for their weekend series with the Braves. This isn't set in stone, so this situation should become completely clear once Wednesday's lineup is released.

Realmuto is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Phillies, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

This appears to be a regular day off for Realmuto even though he's in the midst of a hot streak, batting .364 over the past week. He'll likely head back into the lineup Wednesday to continue his torrid hitting ways, but he'll cede Tuesday's start at catcher to Jeff Mathis.

Rupp (ankle) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Meghan Montemurro of the News Journal reports.

Rupp's ankle is apparently still bothering him, so he'll stay out of the lineup for the third game in a row. Carlos Ruiz will take over behind the plate and bat fifth in his stead.

Rupp (ankle) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins, Stephen Gross of the Morning Call reports.

Rupp fortunately avoided a concussion from the collision he was a part of in Saturday's contest, but his ankle is still bothering him and will keep him out for the second day in a row. Carlos Ruiz will fill in for him behind the dish while he nurses his injury.

Realmuto went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Nationals.

He continues to collect base hits by the bushel, and Realmuto is now hitting .347/.340/.429 in 49 May at-bats. That OBP is not a typo, as he has yet to draw a walk this month and has a 1:13 BB:K on the season, so it'll be difficult for him to maintain a high batting average given his poor plate discipline. Enjoy the hot streak while it lasts, but don't expect Realmuto to be hitting .314 in August.

Rupp (ankle) will be re-evaluated on Monday morning to determine whether or not an MRI will be necessary, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

Rupp was reportedly dealing with some lingering soreness related to a collision from Saturday night, but the extent of the injury remains a bit unclear. Carlos Ruiz should take on everyday catching duties while he's out, but expect further information on Rupp's issue to come out following Monday's evaluation.

Rupp has passed all concussion tests, but is dealing with a sore left ankle, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.

Rupp was held out of Sunday's lineup against the Reds after being part of a game-saving collision on Saturday evening, and it's good to hear that he's in the clear regarding a concussion. He'll have a doctor check out the sore ankle, but doesn't believe he is dealing with a serious injury. Nonetheless, it's worth checking up on the status of Rupp prior to Monday's series opener against the Marlins.

Rupp is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds.

Nothing out of the ordinary here, as Rupp will get a regular maintenance day after getting the call behind the plate on Saturday evening. He made highlight reels in that matchup for his defensive prowess, hanging on to the ball despite a collision at the plate to effectively preserve the Philadelphia lead. Carlos Ruiz will man the backstop in his stead for the afternoon contest.

Sanchez will start behind the plate against the Brewers on Saturday.

Sanchez will get his first start with the Padres after being claimed off waivers on Wednesday. He will bat seventh in the order.