MLB Player News
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Austin Barnes C | LAD
Dodgers' Austin Barnes: Activated from IL
The Dodgers activated Barnes (toe) from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Barnes fractured his left big toe Sept. 15 after fracturing the same toe in August. However, the fractures occurred in different spots of the toe. With Barnes returning from injury, Hunter Feduccia was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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Jacob Stallings C | COL
Rockies' Jacob Stallings: Back on bench Thursday
Stallings is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
After going 2-for-6 with a double and walk while starting both of the first two games of the series, Stallings will cede catching duties to Hunter Goodman in the finale. The two backstops seem to be part of a timeshare at the position, with rookie Drew Romo representing a lightly used No. 3 option.
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Kyle Higashioka C | TEX
Padres' Kyle Higashioka: Getting breather Wednesday
Higashioka isn't in the Padres' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Higashioka's single in Tuesday's win broke an 0-for-11 stretch at the plate, and he'll now get a chance to rest while Elias Diaz catches for Dylan Cease.
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Nick Fortes C | MIA
Marlins' Nick Fortes: Taking Wednesday off
Fortes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Fortes will take a seat after he started at catcher in each of Miami's last three contests while going 2-for-11 with a double, an RBI and a run scored. Jhonny Pereda will get a turn behind the plate in Fortes' stead.
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Joey Bart C | PIT
Pirates' Joey Bart: Resting Wednesday
Bart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Bart will grab a breather Wednesday after starting at catcher in both of the past two games. Yasmani Grandal will replace Bart behind the dish.
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Travis d'Arnaud C | LAA
Braves' Travis d'Arnaud: Withheld from lineup
D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
D'Arnaud started the series opener Tuesday, but he'll begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Sean Murphy will start at catcher for Atlanta and will bat eighth.
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Gabriel Moreno C | ARI
Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Hitless in return
Moreno went 0-for-3 in his return to the lineup Tuesday against the Giants following a one-game absence due to left adductor tightness.
Moreno was unable to get going, but he figures to be behind the plate for the majority of the Diamondbacks' remaining regular-season games as the club continues to fight for a wild-card spot.
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Patrick Bailey C | SF
Giants' Patrick Bailey: Leaves yard Tuesday
Bailey went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and three runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.
The home run was his first since July 10 and just his fourth extra-base hit since Aug. 17. Bailey now has five multi-hit games this month and is putting up similar numbers to his rookie campaign in 2023, slashing .235/.297/.342 with eight homers, 44 RBI, 45 runs, three steals and a 37:97 BB:K in 436 plate appearances.
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Will Smith C | LAD
Dodgers' Will Smith: On base three times
Smith went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Padres.
Smith notched his fourth multi-hit effort over his last 10 games, a span during which he's hitting .303 with a 3:4 BB:K. Smith has five extra-base hits this month but needs one more home run to reach 20 for the third time in his career. For the season, he's slashing .248/.326/.431 with 72 RBI, 73 runs and a 49:104 BB:K in 530 plate appearances.