MLB Player News

Realmuto (groin) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.

Realmuto hasn't played since taking a foul tip to the groin Saturday. Andrew Knapp starts again behind the plate. The Phillies haven't indicated when Realmuto is expected to return.

Contreras will sit Tuesday against the White Sox.

Contreras has had more days off recently, as he finds himself out of the lineup for the fourth time in eight games. Victor Caratini gets the nod in his absence.

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Monday in a Triple-A game against El Paso.

Monday marked the fifth consecutive game in which Smith had a homer, as he now leads the Triple-A club with 13 home runs through 47 games. He got his chance to show that his power translates to the major-league level -- Smith had two homers from May 28 to June 5 with the big-league club. The Dodgers have Austin Barnes and Russell Martin on the major-league depth chart, and even though Barnes has struggled recently (1-for-19 since returning from the injured list), manager Dave Roberts suggested Smith still needs to get regular at-bats, something he likely wouldn't be able to get with the Dodgers. Still, Smith has shown he can produce at every level, and could find himself back in the majors if any injuries arise or if Barnes' slump continues.

Wallach cleared concussion protocol and resumed baseball activities Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Wallach has been on the injured list since May 24 with what was apparently a fairly significant concussion. He should be back in action before too long and could reclaim the backup catcher job from Bryan Holaday.

Mejia was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Mejia was activated from the 10-day injured list June 1 and was then optioned to Triple-A, though his play while with the Chihuahuas has earned him a promotion, hitting .365 with four homers and 12 RBI over 18 contests. He'll slot in as the backup catcher behind Austin Hedges.

Realmuto (groin) sits for the second straight game Monday against Washington.

Realmuto left Saturday's game against the Braves after taking a foul tip to the groin, and the issue is evidently serious enough for him to miss a second straight contest. Andrew Knapp remains the starter behind the plate.

Barnhart is not starting Monday against the Astros.

Barnhart scored a pair of runs Sunday against the Rangers after sitting for the three previous games, but that wasn't enough to keep him in the lineup. Curt Casali gets the call behind the plate.

Barnes is out of the lineup for Sunday night's game against the Cubs, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Barnes is 1-for-16 in five games since coming off the injured list June 6 and will take a seat for the series finale. Russell Martin will start behind the plate and bat seventh in his stead Sunday.

Gomes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Diamondbacks.

Gomes will take a seat for the third time in the last four games as Kurt Suzuki receives another start behind the plate. Gomes is off to a slow start in June with a .437 OPS, though he does have a hit in each of his last four games.

Realmuto (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Realmuto exited Saturday's game after a foul tip hit him between the legs, and he'll take an extra day to recover just to be safe. The 28-year-old started the last 14 games for the Phillies, so the team may simply be taking advantage of the opportunity to provide him a well-deserved off day. Andrew Knapp will start behind the plate in his absence.