MLB Player News

Stephenson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Stephenson is slashing a woeful .180/.254/.246 since the All-Star break, and his ongoing struggles at the dish appear to have resulted in him moving into more of a timeshare at catcher with Luke Maile. The two backstops have now alternated starts behind the plate over the past eight games.

Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Though he didn't start in his return from the injured list Sunday, Moreno was behind the dish for the first two games of the series in Colorado, going 1-for-8 with a double and an RBI. He should be locked in as Arizona's primary option behind the dish moving forward, but Moreno will give way to Jose Herrera for the day game after a night game.

Diaz is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Diamondbacks.

The Rockies and Diamondbacks are playing a day game after a night game, so Colorado's No. 1 catcher will receive some rest. Austin Wynns will step in behind the plate, catching for starting pitcher Austin Gomber.

Alvarez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Alvarez appears to be receiving some routine maintenance while the Mets and Pirates conclude their series with a day game after a night game. Omar Narvaez will check in behind the dish in place of Alvarez, whose production has slowed down thus far in August with one home run and a .184 average on the month.

Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Orioles.

Sanchez's big blast in the first inning gave the Padres all they needed for the win. He's hitting .300 in August (9-for-30) with four homers and nine RBI over eight games this month. Overall, the catcher is at a .221/.297/.503 slash line with 16 homers, 41 RBI, 30 runs scored and seven doubles through 219 plate appearances. Despite the strong recent form at the plate, Sanchez has been splitting time pretty evenly with Luis Campusano.

Rodriguez is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets.

Jason Delay will start at catcher and bat ninth with left-hander David Peterson readying to take the bump for New York. The switch-hitting Rodriguez has batted .200 with a .494 OPS in 17 plate appearances against southpaws. He carries a .771 OPS in 62 plate appearances against righties.

Fortes is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

Jacob Stallings will catch and bat eighth. Fortes started behind the plate in Monday's series opener and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in the Marlins' 5-1 victory over Houston.

Contreras (hip) is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Contreras made an early exit from Monday's series opener due to right hip tightness and will take at least one full day off for rest and treatment. Andrew Knizner is starting at catcher and batting seventh for the host Cardinals.

Moreno went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies.

Moreno was in the starting lineup for the first time since being activated off the injured list Sunday. He will serve as the primary catcher the rest of the way following the organization's decision to designate Carson Kelly for assignment Sunday.

Contreras left Monday's game against Oakland with right hip tightness, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Contreras had a noticeable limp on his way off the field, and he'll be considered day-to-day until the team sends him for additional testing. Andrew Knizner would be in line for more opportunities behind the plate if Contreras is forced to miss time.