MLB Player News
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Sean Murphy C | ATL
Braves' Sean Murphy: Exiting starting nine
Murphy is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Reds.
For a sixth series in a row, Murphy will have started the first two games before giving way to Drake Baldwin in the third contest. Baldwin will step in behind the plate and bat eighth Wednesday.
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Will Smith C | LAD
Dodgers' Will Smith: Resting for day game
Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Austin Barnes will get the nod behind the plate while Smith rests for the day game after a night game. Smith caught all nine innings of Tuesday's 5-4 loss while going 2-for-5 with a double.
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Gabriel Moreno C | ARI
Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Missing from lineup again
Moreno (side) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets,
Despite being scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game due to left side soreness, Moreno was considered available off the bench. He ultimately went unused in the 5-1 win, and the Diamondbacks will give Moreno another day off Wednesday to heal up from the injury. Jose Herrera will start at catcher for the second day in a row, though the expectation remains that Moreno will be back in the lineup for the four-game series versus the Dodgers that begins Thursday.
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William Contreras C | MIL
Brewers' William Contreras: Playing through fractured finger
Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros after X-rays on his left hand confirmed a fractured middle finger, but he plans to continue playing through the injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The fracture is something that Contreras has evidently dealt with for a while, which could be contributing to the disappointing .242/.358/.331 batting line he's produced so far. Though he's not in the lineup Wednesday, Contreras could be available off the bench and should be back in the lineup for this weekend's series at Tampa Bay as either a catcher or designated hitter. The Brewers plan to construct a splint that will absorb some of the impact the finger takes, which should enable him to continue catching on a regular basis. Eric Haase will step in behind the plate Wednesday while Contreras sits for the series finale.
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Patrick Bailey C | SF
Giants' Patrick Bailey: Receiving afternoon off
Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Bailey will get a breather for the day game after he caught all 11 innings of the Giants' 14-5 win on Tuesday night while going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run. Sam Huff will handle the catching duties in the series finale in Chicago.
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Austin Wynns C | ATH
Reds' Austin Wynns: Starts at first base
Wynns started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta.
Wynns, the Reds' third catcher, maintained his roster spot after Tyler Stephenson was activated off the injured list last week. That was partially as insurance for Stephenson, who has seen time at catcher and DH since returning, but also because Wynns has produced offensively. He's batting .417 with a 1.184 OPS, three home runs and 11 RBI through 13 games; however, his .545 BABIP suggests less productive days are coming.
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Gabriel Moreno C | ARI
Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: No usage off bench Tuesday
Moreno (side) went unused off the bench in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Mets, though he was considered available to play, MLB.com reports.
Moreno was scratched from the lineup before the first pitch and replaced by Jose Herrera, who drew the start at catcher. The injury is considered minor, but Moreno is likely to sit for Wednesday's afternoon contest, per Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com.
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Jose Herrera C | TEX
Diamondbacks' Jose Herrera: Fills in Tuesday
Herrera started at catcher and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a double in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Mets.
Herrera replaced Gabriel Moreno, who was scratched with lingering soreness in his left side stemming from a play at the plate during Monday's game. Moreno's injury is not considered serious, and he was available off the bench Tuesday if needed, per MLB.com.
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Gabriel Moreno C | ARI
Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Dealing with side soreness
Moreno didn't play in Tuesday's game against the Mets due to left side soreness, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.
Scratching Moreno from the lineup before Tuesday's contest was originally reported to be a managerial decision, but it now appears Moreno is dealing with an injury that stems from a play at the plate Monday. The team is labelling him as day-to-day for now, and Jose Herrera will start at catcher for any additional games Moreno misses.