MLB Player News

Jackson was placed on the 60-day injured list with left wrist inflammation Saturday.

Jackson hasn't played at Triple-A Nashville since Aug. 11, and he'll be unavailable for the remainder of the minor-league season after landing on the 60-day IL. The 26-year-old slashed .225/.319/.382 with two home runs, a triple, eight doubles, 18 RBI, nine runs and a stolen base over 31 games at Nashville this year.

Maldonado isn't starting Saturday against the Orioles.

Maldonado is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-2 during Friday's loss to Baltimore. Christian Vazquez will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

Mejia isn't starting Saturday against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Mejia went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Friday against Boston and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Christian Bethancourt is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI on Friday against the Mets.

Diaz delivered a bases-clearing double in the eighth inning to tally all three of his RBI. It was Diaz's second start since returning from the injured list, and he has six RBI with a home run and two doubles in that span. He should continue to split reps with Brian Serven behind the dish. Diaz now has a .235/.297/.390 line across 290 plate appearances for the season.

Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 9-0 win over the Giants on Friday.

Sanchez joined in on the Twins' offensive onslaught off beleaguered Giants starter Alex Wood with a two-run homer of his own. It was Sanchez's 12th long ball of the season and he picked up his 44th RBI with the hit. Sanchez is slashing .216/.282/.394 over 315 at-bats in his first season in Minnesota.

Contreras went 4-for-5 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 11-4 win over the Cardinals.

The middle third of Atlanta's lineup combined to go 9-for-14, with Contreras playing a key role in the offensive eruption. The 24-year-old's biggest moment was a three-run double in the sixth inning that put his squad up 5-1. He's collected at least one hit in 12 of his last 13 games, batting .339 (19-for-56) with four extra-base hits in that span. For the season, Contreras has posted a .275/.349/.530 slash line with 17 home runs, 37 RBI, 39 runs scored, two stolen bases and 10 doubles through 275 plate appearances.

Trevino underwent X-rays on his foot Friday that came back negative, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Trevino was replaced defensively in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday after being hit by a pitch in the top of the eighth, but he isn't believed to be dealing with any structural damage in his right foot. He should be considered day-to-day for now, while Kyle Higashioka will likely see additional looks behind the plate if Trevino is forced to miss time.

Trevino exited Friday's game against the Athletics in the bottom of the ninth inning due to an apparent foot injury, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Trevino was hit by a pitch on his foot in the top of the eighth inning and initially remained in the game, but he was replaced behind the dish in the bottom of the ninth. Prior to his departure, he went 1-for-3. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time.

Perez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Perez had been with the team since mid-August, going 2-for-14 at the plate in six games. The Mets will go with the usual two catchers (James McCann and Tomas Nido) for now, clearing space for reliever Tommy Hunter (back) to return from the injured list.

Heineman isn't starting Friday against the Phillies.

Heineman has alternated starts behind the dish with Jason Delay recently and will head to the bench after he went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk Wednesday against Atlanta. Delay is starting at catcher and batting ninth.