MLB Player News

Gomes is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.

Gomes is slashing just .174/.208/.217 through six games this month, so he'll give way to Kurt Suzuki behind the dish for the second time in three games.

Wallach remains in Major League Baseball's concussion protocol and is without a clear timeline to return from the 10-day injured list, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

The Marlins' decision to place Wallach on the 10-day rather than the 7-day injured list back on May 24 hinted that the backstop's concussion wasn't a mild one. It's unclear how much Wallach has progressed -- if at all -- since being shut down, but he won't be in store for a major role upon returning from the IL. Jorge Alfaro remains locked in as the Marlins' clear No. 1 catcher.

Contreras is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.

Contreras will take a seat for Wednesday's matinee contest after catching all nine innings during Tuesday's night game. The backstop, who is slashing just .180/.255/.320 with two home runs and a 36.4 percent strikeout rate over his last 15 games, will give way to Victor Caratini behind the dish in this one.

Barnhart is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Indians, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Barnhart will take a seat for the day game after the night game, allowing Curt Casali to receive a turn behind the dish in the series finale. Through seven games in June, Barnhart has gone 4-for-18 with no home runs, no runs and an RBI.

Grandal went 3-for-5 with a home run, double and four RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Astros.

The four RBI ties a season high for Grandal, who is hitting .310/.394/.621 through eight games this month. His .925 OPS on the season leads all National League catchers and slots him fourth among all catchers who have seen at least 100 plate appearances in 2019.

Hedges (ankle) is catching and batting eighth Tuesday against the Giants.

Hedges was held out of the last two contests due to a left ankle sprain, but he'll be back in action following Monday's scheduled off day. He's hitting just .167 with an RBI and eight strikeouts through six games in June.

Diaz isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Braves.

Diaz will head to the bench after drawing four consecutive starts behind the dish. Jacob Stallings is set to handle the catching duties and hit eighth with Diaz out of the lineup.

Knizner was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Knizner went 0-for-7 over two games, so he'll return to the minor leagues still in search of his first big-league hit. Yadier Molina (thumb) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

Barnes isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Barnes will get his second night off in three days, as the Dodgers are likely taking it easy with the 29-year-old backstop following his return from a groin injury. Russell Martin is set to handle the catching duties and hit seventh in Barnes' absence.

Contreras is not in the lineup Monday against the Rockies.

Contreras will take a seat for Monday's series opener after starting the past two games behind the dish and going 1-for-8 with five strikeouts during those contests. In his stead, Victor Caratini is starting at backstop and hitting sixth.