MLB Player News

Garver is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Garver will get a day off after he went 6-for-16 with three extra-base hits and a pair of walks while starting each of the past four games. Though Jonah Heim is entrenched as Texas' top option behind the plate, Garver should remain the Rangers' preferred designated hitter while he's wielding a hot bat.

Jansen (groin) is on track to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo over the weekend and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

After he was able to do sprinting work on the field Monday, Jansen took another incremental step forward in his recovery from the left groin strain by running the bases Wednesday. He'll likely get reassessed Thursday, and if he checks out fine, the Blue Jays could map out a minor-league rehab schedule for him. Whenever he's ready to return from the IL, Jansen will likely resume sharing catching duties with Alejandro Kirk.

Maldonado is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Maldonado will give way behind the plate to Yainer Diaz for the second time in the series. Though the Astros laud Maldonado for his work as a game caller and pitch framer, his .577 OPS and career-worst 31.8 percent strikeout rate have made it difficult for fantasy players to wring much value from him.

Kirk is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Kirk gets a breather after going 1-for-7 with a home run in the first two contests of the series. With Kirk on the bench Wednesday, Tyler Heineman will handle catching duties for the Blue Jays.

Barrera was outrighted to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Brian Walton of TheCardinalNation.com reports.

Barrera passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Saturday. The 28-year-old catcher drew only two plate appearances during his month-long stay on the major-league roster in St. Louis, largely because Willson Contreras was allowed to return to defensive duties.

Bethancourt is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Bethancourt and Francisco Mejia have now alternated catching duties over the past six games, with both backstops drawing three starts apiece. The playing time has generally tilted in Bethancourt's favor this season, so he should still be viewed as Option 1A behind the plate for Tampa Bay.

Fortes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Royals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Fortes gets a breather for the series finale after going 2-for-8 with two runs scored along with an RBI in the first two contests. Jacob Stallings will be behind the plate for Wednesday's game and hit eighth.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Diaz appears to be receiving a routine day off after he started in seven of the Rockies' previous eight games. Austin Wynns will handle the catching duties for Colorado on Wednesday.

Vazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Vazquez continues to work in a roughly even timeshare with Ryan Jeffers at catcher. The two backstops have now alternated turns behind the plate over the past 14 games, drawing seven starts apiece.

Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Ruiz will get a breather after going 1-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 10-5 loss. Riley Adams will handle backstop duties and hit eighth for Washington.