MLB Player News

Bethancourt was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Bethancourt's placement on the list doesn't necessarily mean he's contracted the virus himself, as players can be placed on the list simply for having had contact with someone else who has tested positive. It's not clear when Bethancourt is expected to join his teammates, but he's unlikely to fill anything other than an organizational depth role once he's able to do so.

Bethancourt has yet to report to the Phillies summer camp, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Bethancourt has been absent as the Phillies resume baseball activities along with teammates Aaron Nola and Adam Haseley. The team is legally unable to say whether the absences are related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Bethancourt signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies in December as a non-roster invitee.

Amaya will be a part of the Cubs' 60-man player pool and participate in summer camp in South Bend.

Amaya will be joined by 10 other players in South Bend, a group that will likely focus on development while MLB regulars train at Wrigley Field. The 21-year-old hasn't appeared above High-A and consequently isn't likely to make his way to the majors this season, but he could enhance his prospect stock if he looks good in camp.

Langeliers will be a part of the Braves' 60-man roster, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Langeliers is likely seen as the top candidate to be the team's catcher of the future, and he'll get the chance to develop with the 60-man pool to begin the season. The 22-year-old was very effective over a small sample in major-league spring training this season, going 6-for-14 with a home run and five RBI, but he's unlikely to join the major-league club during regular season play in 2020.

Heineman made the Giants' 60-man roster.

He was in camp on a minor-league deal, but with Aramis Garcia (hip) out through at least mid-August, Heineman is now competing with Rob Brantly (also on a minor-league deal) to be Buster Posey's backup. Joey Bart is also on the 60-man roster but is not expected to open the season in the majors.

Cartaya has been added to the Dodgers' 60-man player pool.

One of a group of promising young catchers in the organization, Cartaya has both the defensive and offensive skills to succeed at the position in the majors. However, he is only 18 years old and has yet to ascend beyond rookie ball, so it is unlikely that he sees any big-league playing time in 2020.

Campusano will be part of the Padres' 60-man summer camp.

This is hardly surprising, as MLB teams need a handful of catchers in their 60-man player pools in order to work with their young pitchers and Campusano has a chance to be the Padres' catcher of the future. However, he is clearly behind Francisco Mejia and Austin Hedges on the depth chart and Luis Torrens is probably a better bet to get MLB action as well, considering Campusano has never played above High-A.

Knizner is part of the Cardinals' player pool that will report to summer camp July 1, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Knizner's presence in the player pool is of little surprise, and he's expected to be part of the expanded Opening Day roster as well. The 25-year-old projects to slot in behind veterans Yadier Molina and Matt Wieters behind the dish, and he could potentially see time at the designated hitter slot that will be available in the National League for the 2020 season.

Godoy is part of the Cardinals' player pool that will report to summer camp July 1, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The long-time minor-leaguer finally found his way to Triple-A Memphis last season, slashing .316/.368/.468 across 87 plate appearances. Godoy seems a likely candidate to eventually transition to the pool of up to 30 players that will train off-site and be available for promotion once the regular season begins.

Stephenson will be a part of the Reds' 60-man player pool this season.

While Stephenson is on the 40-man roster and viewed as the team's catcher of the future, he is unlikely to see a major role in 2020. Tucker Barnhart, Curt Casali and Kyle Farmer are the only catchers who will be training at Great American Ball Park.