MLB Player News

Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game agains the Cardinals.

Riley Adams checks in behind the plate while Ruiz gets a well-deserved rest after catching each of the past five games. Ruiz produced six hits and two walks over the first four of those starts before an 0-for-4 showing in Tuesday's 4-1 loss.

Bart isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart returned to the lineup Tuesday and went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. He'll head to the bench a day later while Austin Wynns starts behind the dish and bats eighth.

Contreras isn't starting Wednesday against the Athletics.

Contreras went 0-for-2 with a run, an RBI, two walks and a strikeout Tuesday but will head to the bench for the fourth time in the last six games. Ronald Acuna is serving as the designated hitter and leading off.

Smith isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Smith went 0-for-4 during Tuesday's win over San Francisco and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Austin Barnes is taking over behind the dish and batting ninth.

Narvaez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale with the Rockies.

Narvaez will take a seat after he went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's loss. Victor Caratini is starting at catcher and batting eighth against Colorado.

Delay isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Delay recorded hits in his last two games, going 2-for-6 with two runs, an RBI, a walk and a strikeout over that stretch. Tyler Heineman will start behind the plate and bat ninth during Wednesday's matinee.

McCann is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates.

McCann will get a breather in Game 1 on Wednesday after he went 2-for-3 with a walk and run scored in Tuesday's loss. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate and bat ninth versus Pittsburgh.

Bart (concussion) went 1-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Bart missed the minimum seven days after entering the concussion protocol last Monday. Now that he's healthy again, he should retake the No. 1 catcher job for the Giants. He had a strong August, slashing .328/.371/.517 with three home runs, seven RBI, six runs scored and two doubles in 18 contests, so he'll look to pick up where he left off.

Bart (concussion) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list and is starting behind the plate and batting seventh Tuesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Bart passed the concussion tests over the weekend and is back Tuesday after spending the minimum of seven days on the injured list. Andrew Knapp was designated for assignment in a corresponding move to clear space on the active roster.

Stallings isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

Stallings has a lowly .465 OPS over the last three weeks. His consistent struggles at the plate have cost him significant playing time and have opened the door for rookie backstop Nick Fortes, who will fill in for Stallings on Tuesday and bat sixth in the order.