MLB Player News

FOX Sports reports among the players accepting 50-game suspensions for their connection to the Biogenesis investigation are Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz, Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, Phillies reliever Antonio Bastardo, Mets infielder Jordany Valdespin , Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera, Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli, Mariners catcher Jesus Montero, Mets outfielder Cesar Puello, Astros reliever Sergio Escalona, Padres reliever Fautino De Los Santos, Yankees outfielder Fernando Martinez and free-agent pitcher Jordan Norberto.

The report also states Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal and Blue Jays outfielder Melky Cabrera will be dealt no additional discipline. Also, no violations were found against Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez and Orioles infielder Danny Valencia.

Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco played a big part in his team's 8-3 win over the Cardinals Saturday, going 2 for 4 with two home runs and three RBI. It was Mesoraco's first multi-homer game of the season.

Mesoraco has hit .257/.316/.414 with eight home runs and 32 RBI in 222 at-bats.

The Diamondbacks selected the contract of catcher Tuffy Gosewisch from Triple-A Reno Thursday after placing starting catcher Miguel Montero on the disabled list with a back injury. Gosewisch hit .285 with six home runs and 30 RBI in 66 games for Reno. 

With John Buck possibly set to leave the team for a few days with his wife due to give birth Thursday, Mets manager Terry Collins could call on top catching prospect Travis d'Arnaud to join the team for a series. According to ESPN, Collins said he would consider d'Arnaud as an option to join the team for a few days, though he made it clear even if he does get the call it would just be until Buck is able to return.

d'Arnaud has been playing in Gulf Coast League games while rehabbing from a broken foot, and is expected to resume play at Double-A Binghamton Wednesda. 

Mets catcher John Buck's wife is slated to give birth in the coming days, so a paternity leave is likely. If that happens, manager Terry Collins said prospect Travis d'Arnaud, who is rehabbing a broken foot in the minors, could be promoted to fill in while Buck is gone for a few days.

The Padres promoted catcher prospect Austin Hedges from Class A Lake Elsinore to Double-A San Antonio, MLB.com reported Wednesday. Hedges, who is considered the Padres' No. 2 prospect by MLB.com, hit .263 with one triple, three home runs, 21 doubles and 26 RBI in 65 games for Lake Elsinore.

Mets catching prospect Travis d'Arnaud is expected to move his rehab to Double-A Binghamton this week, manager Terry Collins told MLB.com Tuesday. d'Arnaud finished 1 for 4 with a double Tuesday for the Gulf Coast Mets. He is hitting .318 through six rehab games.

Reds manager Dusty Baker will not use Devin Mesoraco as the full-time starter at catcher when Ryan Hanigan returns from the disabled list, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

"Hanigan is still going to get in there," Baker told the Enquirer Thursday. "There are certain teams that don't run when Hanigan's in there. There are certain guys that throw well to him. I'm fortunate to have a veteran guy and a guy that's on the way and learning. Someday, the job is going to be Meso's. It's just not now."

Mesoraco has hit .354/.396/.542 with two home runs and nine RBI in 48 at-bats in July.

Mets catcher prospect Travis d'Arnaud (foot) and outfielder Lucas Duda (intercostal strain) increased their workloads to seven innings in their second rehab game for the Gulf Coast League Mets (rookie) Thursday, according to ESPN. d'Arnaud went 1 for 3 with one double and two RBI, while Duda went 0 for 3 with a walk and two strikeouts. 

Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco managed his third multi-hit game in his last four appearances Wednesday against the Giants. It was also his third multi-RBI game in that span.

Mesoraco had a productive four-game series at San Francisco. He hit .500 (8 for 16) with one double, two home runs and seven RBI. He's now batting .354 (17 for 48) with two home runs, three doubles and nine RBI in 14 July games (12 starts).

The Reds announced Wednesday catcher Ryan Hanigan will not return Thursday against the Dodgers after having a minor setback with his wrist injury. Mesoraco will remain the primary starting catcher until Hanigan returns.