MLB Player News

Barnes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

After starting behind the dish in each of the Dodgers' last three games, Barnes will get a breather Wednesday while Austin Wynns receives a turn behind the plate. Barnes should be back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale in Pittsburgh, but he'll likely revert to the No. 2 catcher's role by the weekend, when Will Smith (concussion) should be ready to return from the 7-day injured list.

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

Maldonado is currently in the midst of an 0-for-19 skid that has dropped his season average to .143 over 63 plate appearances. He'll get a rest for the series finale while Yainer Diaz picks up a start behind the plate.

Smith (concussion) threw to bases and took live batting practice Wednesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

With his concussion symptoms abated, Smith has been ramping up workouts in his bid to return to the Dodgers' lineup. Assuming he gets through Wednesday's workout with no issues and bounces back fine, he could be back in action for this weekend's home series versus the Cardinals.

Moreno is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Kansas City.

Moreno went 2-for-7 with an RBI and a run scored over the first two games of the series against the Royals, and now takes a seat for the finale. Jose Herrera is starting behind the plate and hitting ninth in Moreno's absence.

Perez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Arizona.

Perez has been in the lineup for 23 of the Royals' 24 games to open the season, but he'll get a rare day off for the series finale. Freddy Fermin will handle catching duties for the Royals on Wednesday, with MJ Melendez lined up as the designated hitter after missing two games with back tightness.

Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Contreras will get Wednesday off after going 2-for-7 with a home run over the first two games of the series with the Tigers. Victor Caratini is starting behind the plate and hitting sixth while Contreras rests.

Trevino is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Trevino will get a day off after he went 2-for-8 while starting behind the plate in the first two contests of the series. Kyle Higashioka will take over at catcher and bat eighth in the series finale.

Diaz is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Guardians, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Diaz started the first two games of the series with Cleveland, going 2-for-6 with two walks and a run scored. He'll now take a seat in favor of Brian Serven, who will take over behind the plate and bat ninth in the series finale with the Guardians.

Grandal (back) is out of the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Blue Jays.

The veteran catcher is dealing with back spasms and will now be forced to miss at least one contest while he nurses the injury. Grandal will be replaced behind the plate by Seby Zavala, who will bat seventh in the series finale with Toronto.

Haase is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Brewers.

Haase will take a seat after he went 2-for-7 with a double, a run scored and three strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Jake Rogers will take over at catcher and bat eighth as Detroit goes for the sweep against Milwaukee.