MLB Player News

McCann is not in Friday's lineup against the Marlins.

McCann has a .522 OPS in 2022, the worst performance of his career. Tomas Nido will start at catcher in his place Friday and bat ninth.

Narvaez isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Giants.

Narvaez is getting a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Thursday's matinee. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

Ruiz was sent to the hospital due to swollen testicles after leaving Thursday's game against the Cardinals in the bottom of the sixth inning, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Ruiz was hit in the groin by a foul ball in the bottom of the second inning Thursday and appeared to be in considerable pain, but he was able to initially remain in the contest. He went 1-for-3 but was ultimately replaced defensively in the bottom of the sixth inning and sent to the hospital due to swelling. Ruiz is expected to travel back to Washington with the team, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time.

Contreras (ankle) underwent an MRI on Wednesday that didn't reveal anything too concerning, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Contreras' test results were consistent with an ankle sprain, and he's expected to rest for a few days prior to resuming baseball activities. It's possible the 30-year-old spends more than the minimum of 10 days on the injured list, but it doesn't appear as though he's dealing with a particularly significant injury.

Gomes isn't starting Thursday against Cincinnati.

Gomes went 4-for-4 during Wednesday's loss to the Reds, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's series finale. P.J. Higgins is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.

Stallings went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Phillies on Wednesday.

Stallings struck a solo homer to left field off Connor Brogdon in the ninth inning to pull Miami to within a run, though the comeback attempt ultimately fell short. Still, it was a positive performance for the backstop after he went 1-for-18 over his previous five games. The long ball was Stallings' first since Aug. 7 and just his fourth of the campaign after he slugged a career-best eight homers last season.

Gomes went 4-for-4 in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Reds.

All four of the hits were singles, and Gomes was unable to drive anyone in or come around to score. The veteran started Wednesday with Willson Contreras (ankle) landing on the injured list Tuesday. Gomes should continue to start while Contreras is out with P.J. Higgins able to serve in a reserve role, though Higgins started at first base Wednesday.

Gomes will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Reds.

With Willson Contreras (ankle) landing on the injured list Tuesday, Gomes looks poised to serve as Chicago's No. 1 backstop for at least the next week. Gomes will pick up his fifth start in six games Wednesday after going 4-for-16 with a double, a stolen base and a run over the previous four contests.

Contreras is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his injured left ankle Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The Cubs placed Contreras on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, but the extent of his left ankle injury isn't yet known. The MRI should shed more light on the matter, and once the results are available, the Cubs will have a better idea regarding whether he'll be able to return from the IL when first eligible Sept. 13. Yan Gomes is expected to serve as the Cubs' No. 1 catcher in the interim.

Fortes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Fortes started in each of the past three games at either catcher or designated hitter, going 2-for-9 with three walks and a run. Jacob Stallings is getting the nod behind the plate Wednesday, while Avisail Garcia handles DH duties.