MLB Player News

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.

Gomes is not in the lineup Monday against the White Sox.

Gomes has started three of the past four games behind the dish, going 3-for-10 during those contests. Kurt Suzuki is starting at catcher and hitting eighth in this one.

Hedges (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Hedges' sprained ankle prevented him from playing in Saturday's 4-1 loss, but the Padres' decision not to call up another catcher from the minor-league ranks suggests the injury isn't viewed as a major concern at this time. Austin Allen will receive a second straight turn behind the plate.

Barnhart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Barnhart will retreat to the bench after going 3-for-15 while starting five of the Reds' past six games behind the dish. Curt Casali will handle catching duties in the series finale.

Hedges was scratched from Saturday's lineup versus the Nationals with a sprained left ankle, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Hedges was scratched from Saturday's game just minutes before first pitch, pressing Austin Allen in starting duty behind the plate. Hedges is considered day-to-day, but it would make sense for him to sit out Sunday's series finale with a scheduled off day to follow Monday.

Hedges won't start Saturday's game against the Nationals for an undisclosed reason, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Hedges was penciled in to catch and bat eighth Saturday before being scratched. Austin Allen will enter the lineup in his stead.

Gomes is out of the lineup for Saturday's game at San Diego.

Gomes started the first two games versus the Padres and went 2-for-6 with one run scored and one RBI. Kurt Suzuki will take over behind the dish and bat seventh.

Barnes will sit Saturday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Barnes started in his first game back from a groin injury Friday but won't be asked to catch two games in a row right away. Russell Martin gets the nod in his absence.

Caratini went 2-for-2 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Friday's 3-1 win over the Cardinals.

Picking up a start at catcher, Caratini continued to produce at the plate. The 25-year-old has only recorded 40 at-bats so far this season, but he's slashing a strong .350/.469/.550 in his limited appearances behind regular catcher Willson Contreras.