MLB Player News

Contreras exited Saturday's game against the Cardinals with right hip tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Contreras left in the third inning with the injury, though he walked and struck out in two plate appearances prior to his exit. While there has been no official word, there is a strong possibility that Contreras will be forced to miss Sunday's season finale and that his 2021 campaign is complete. Erick Castillo took over behind the plate to replace Contreras.

Diaz isn't starting Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Diaz went 1-for-3 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout Friday, but he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Dom Nunez will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Barnhart went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Friday, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tyler Stephenson will start at catcher and bat second.

D'Arnaud remains on the bench Saturday against the Mets.

With Atlanta's division crown secure, d'Arnaud will rest for the second straight game. William Contreras will again start behind the plate.

Fortes isn't starting Saturday's game against Philadelphia, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Fortes has gone 0-for-13 with five strikeouts across his last five appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games. Alex Jackson will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

Contreras, who is under team control through 2022, said he would "love to stay here" when asked about the possibility of a contract extension this offseason, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Now the team's longest-tenured player following midseason trades of Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez, Contreras said he would like to stick around in Chicago as the club rebuilds, though he admitted he'd like to see the organization approach that process aggressively before deciding on an extension. "I'm not sure how long it's going to take," Contreras said. "I wish I could have a timeframe for that rebuild, but I'm here to help this team to win in as many ways as I can." The 29-year-old catcher has a .778 OPS and 21 home runs this season, and he should remain among the top fantasy options at the position next year at age 30.

Nola (thumb) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Nola's shift to the 60-day IL is simply procedural since the catcher will require season-ending thumb surgery. Victor Caratini will continue to serve as the primary catcher during the final series of the regular season, while Friday's transaction helps to make room for right-hander Pedro Avila, whose contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

Smith isn't starting Friday's game against Milwaukee, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Smith had started each of the last three games, and he went 1-for-11 with a run, an RBI and a walk. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Stallings isn't starting Friday's game against the Reds.

Stallings has gone 3-for-8 with a run and a strikeout across his last two appearances, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Michael Perez will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

Contreras isn't starting Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Contreras returned to the lineup two games ago and has gone 4-for-8 with two doubles, four RBI and two runs since. Erick Castillo will start behind the dish and bat eighth.