MLB Player News

Perez isn't in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.

Perez has gone 0-for-8 with a strikeout over his last three games and will sit for the second time in the last three matchups. Jason Delay is starting behind the dish and batting ninth.

Heineman (personal) was transferred to the family medical emergency list from the paternity list Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Heineman has been away from the team since Tuesday while on paternity leave, and he needs some more time with his family before rejoining the active roster. It's unclear when the 31-year-old is expected to rejoin the team. Jason Delay should continue to serve as Pittsburgh's backup to Michael Perez in the meantime.

Diaz isn't starting Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Diaz hit .100 (2-for-20) with a walk and five strikeouts over his last six games and will take a seat for the second time in the last three matchups. Brian Serven is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

McCann is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann started three straight games shortly after being activated from the injured list in late June, but he's alternated starts with Tomas Nido over the past eight games. That trend will continue Friday after McCann went 1-for-4 with a three-run home in Thursday's series opener.

D'Arnaud will be on the bench Friday against the Nationals.

D'Arnaud is having a strong season at the plate. His 119 wRC+ ranks fifth among catchers with at least 200 plate appearances, while his 11 homers tie him for fifth among all backstops. Atlanta has gotten unexpected contributions from fellow catcher William Contreras, however, so d'Arnaud won't be asked to handle too heavy of a workload behind the plate.

Wynns isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Wynns should see an uptick in playing time while Curt Casali (oblique) is sidelined, but Joey Bart will start behind the plate and bat ninth once again Thursday. Over his last four games, Wynns has gone 2-for-8 with two RBI and two strikeouts.

Contreras (hamstring) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

Contreras worked on the field prior to Thursday's matchup and remains day-to-day, but he'll be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game due to left hamstring tightness. Rafael Ortega is serving as the designated hitter while Andrelton Simmons enters the lineup at second base.

Kolozsvary was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.

The 26-year-old was sent down by the Reds on Tuesday, but he'll rejoin the active roster after Aramis Garcia (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Kolozsvary will serve as catching depth behind Michael Papierski until Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is cleared to return.

Stallings isn't starting Thursday against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Stallings started in the last four games and went 2-for-13 with a run, a walk and four strikeouts. Nick Fortes is taking over behind the plate and batting ninth Thursday.

Knizner isn't starting Thursday against Atlanta, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Knizner went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Wednesday and will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Austin Romine is starting behind the dish and batting ninth, and he appears to be the slight favorite for playing time behind the dish for now.