MLB Player News

Barnes went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 4-0 win over San Diego.

Barnes opened the scoring in the third inning when he sent a Yu Darvish offering over the left-center field wall. The blast was the first since July 24 for the veteran catcher, who had entered the night hitless in nine at-bats over his prior nine games. Barnes is slashing .218/.314/.352 with five homers and 19 RBI in 189 plate appearances this season behind starter Will Smith.

Casali was removed from Thursday's game against the Mets after experiencing dizziness while running the bases, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Casali took a foul ball off his mask and then later reported feeling dizzy after running from first to third on a single. There has been no official diagnosis to this point, though Casali will continue to be evaluated over the next few days.

Casali exited Thursday's game against Mets after picking up an injury running from first to third base, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

It's not clear exactly what the injury is, though presumably Casali tweaked something in his lower-body. If he is forced to miss extended time, the team would be thin at catcher as Buster Posey (knee) has also missed the last two games.

Tromp was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Tromp will join the big-league roster Thursday to provide catching depth while Buster Posey (knee) is banged up. It's not believed to be a serious issue for Posey, so it may be a brief stay in the majors for Tromp.

Nido (thumb) could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list as soon as Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Nido's sprained left thumb resulted in him landing on the IL on Aug. 16, but a recent cortisone shot appears to have alleviated most of the pain he was experiencing. The Mets will likely re-evaluate Nido early Friday before determining whether to send him out on a rehab assignment. With No. 1 catcher James McCann (back) further behind in his recovery from injury, Nido could enjoy a brief run as the Mets' top backstop once activated.

Jackson isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Jackson has crossed the plate four times in his last five appearances, but he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

Adams isn't starting Thursday's game against Miami.

Adams has recorded hits in each of his last six appearances, but he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Tres Barrera will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Stallings isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Stallings drew starts in each of the last three games and went 3-for-10 with a double, two RBI and a walk. Michael Perez will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.

Casali has gone 6-for-26 (.231) with a home run and two doubles through nine games in August.

Casali sees a regular work pattern, typically starting behind the dish roughly once every three games. He went 0-for-3 Wednesday versus the Mets with Buster Posey sidelined by knee discomfort, although the latter had started four games in a row (once as the designated hitter in Oakland) and likely would have sat out that contest anyway. Should Posey need more time off, Casali could get a short-term bump in playing time, but he's hit to a mediocre .219/.321/.388 slash line with five homers, 23 RBI, 18 runs scored and 10 doubles in 185 plate appearances.

Barnhart will sit Thursday against the Brewers.

Barnhart hits the bench after starting seven of the last 10 games behind the plate. Tyler Stephenson takes over in his absence.