MLB Player News
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Luke Maile C | KC
Brewers' Luke Maile: Returns to majors
Maile was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.
Maile last saw the majors in May and will rejoin the big-league club Wednesday with Manny Pina (oblique) heading to the injured list. Maile has a .211/.318/.263 slash line in 22 plate appearances this season and should see occasional starts behind primary catcher Omar Narvaez.
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Will Smith C | LAD
Dodgers' Will Smith: Not starting Wednesday
Smith is out of the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Smith will head to the bench for a breather after starting the past two games behind the plate. Austin Barnes will catch for Max Scherzer in Wednesday's series finale.
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Tucker Barnhart C | TEX
Reds' Tucker Barnhart: Sits for nightcap
Barnhart is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.
After going 1-for-1 with a run and an RBI while starting at catcher in the Reds' 5-4 loss in Game 1 of the twin bill, Barnhart will get a breather for the nightcap. Tyler Stephenson checks into the lineup, catching for starting pitcher Sonny Gray.
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Elias Diaz C | KC
Rockies' Elias Diaz: Retreats to bench
Diaz isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.
Diaz started each of the last two games and went 1-for-8 with a double and two strikeouts. Dom Nunez will start at catcher and bat ninth.
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Rafael Marchan C | PHI
Phillies' Rafael Marchan: Cranks first homer
Marchan went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's win over the Nationals.
Marchan evened up the score with a 397-foot knock against Patrick Corbin in the sixth inning. The long ball was the first of the season for the 22-year-old, who has gone 4-for-16 since getting recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. He's expected to serve as the backup catcher with Andrew Knapp sidelined (COVID-19).
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Willson Contreras C | BOS
Cubs' Willson Contreras: Starts rehab assignment
Contreras (knee) reported to Triple-A Iowa to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday.
Contreras progressed to catching bullpen sessions and taking part in baserunning drills over the weekend, which were apparently some of the final hurdles before starting a rehab stint. The 29-year-old has been sidelined nearly three weeks by the knee sprain, and he should be able to rejoin the big-league club after a few appearances in the minors.
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Alex Jackson C | MIN
Marlins' Alex Jackson: Not starting Tuesday night
Jackson is on the bench for Tuesday night's game against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Jackson gets the night off after catching the continuation of a suspended April game Tuesday afternoon. Sandy Leon is catching and batting sixth Tuesday night.
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J.T. Realmuto C | PHI
Phillies' J.T. Realmuto: Still out Tuesday
Realmuto (ankle/shoulder) remains absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
Realmuto has been banged up lately, missing Saturday's game with a shoulder issue and leaving Sunday's with ankle soreness. He missed Monday's game while nursing both injuries, and while the Phillies hoped he'd be back in the lineup Tuesday, he'll wind up missing at least one more game. Rafael Marchan will start behind the plate in Realmuto's absence while Matt Vierling starts at first base, the spot Realmuto is expected to occupy frequently down the stretch.
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Tomas Nido C | DET
Mets' Tomas Nido: Placed on 10-day IL
Nido was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left thumb sprain, Mike Mayer of Metsmerized reports.
He had just returned from the 10-day injured list Friday from the exact same injury, so he may have aggravated his thumb in that first game back. Chance Sisco was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as the backup catcher behind Patrick Mazeika until James McCann (back) returns from the IL.