MLB Player News

Contreras will sit Thursday against the Nationals.

Contreras has handled a very heavy workload behind the plate this season but will sit for the day game after playing Wednesday evening. P.J. Higgins will catch Trevor Williams in his absence.

Gomes isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Gomes went 1-for-11 with a double, two runs and a strikeout across the last three games. Alex Avila will start at catcher and bat sixth.

Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

Barnhart had started the last three games behind the dish, so he'll just be getting some maintenance Thursday as the Giants and Reds wrap up their series with a day game. Tyler Stephenson gets nod at catcher Thursday, working in a battery with Tyler Mahle while batting third.

Smith is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Smith is 4-for-8 with a homer, a double, two RBI and three runs through the first two games of the series, but he'll take a seat Wednesday. Austin Barnes will catch for Clayton Kershaw and bat eighth.

Stallings (quadriceps) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Stallings will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he suffered a left quadriceps bruise Sunday. Michael Perez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Stephenson is starting at first base and batting cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Giants. He doesn't have a first-base mitt of his own and has to borrow one from teammate Mike Moustakas, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

With Joey Votto out and Moustakas available for pinch-hit duty only, the Reds have had to get creative with their lineups. Kyle Farmer has been starting at first the majority of the time, but Stephenson brings a bit more power upside to the table.

Realmuto is dealing with a bone bruise on his left hand, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Realmuto is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game Wednesday against the Marlins, and manager Joe Girardi isn't yet sure whether the catcher will be available off the bench. Andrew Knapp is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.

Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Nola appears to be getting a routine breather for the day game after a night game. Victor Caratini checks in behind the plate after Nola started in five of the Padres' previous six games, catching four of them.

Realmuto (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Realmuto will be sidelined for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a left wrist injury. Andrew Knapp will start behind the dish and bat sixth.

Grullon was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Catcher is just about the only position on the Mets' roster that hasn't been hit hard by injuries, so the team will remove Grullon from the 40-man roster in order to clear a spot for infielder Wilfredo Tovar. Grullon has already been designated for assignment by the Reds and Rays this season, so he'll be hoping to get picked up by his fourth organization of the year.