MLB Player News

Jansen will be on the bench Friday against the Royals.

Jansen returned from a fractured hamate bone Tuesday. Since then, he and Alejandro Kirk have alternated starts behind the plate, with Kirk serving as the designated hitter when not asked to catch. Kirk starts behind the plate Friday, pushing Jansen to the bench.

Stephenson isn't in the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.

Stephenson started the last five games and hit .450 with a homer, a double, four RBI and three runs. Michael Papierski will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

Trevino will sit Friday against the Red Sox.

Trevino will get a breather after he went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Reds. Kyle Higashioka will start at catcher and bat eighth in Friday's series opener.

D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Nationals.

D'Arnaud will get a breather Friday after he went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's victory. William Contreras will replace him behind the plate and bat seventh against Washington.

Heim went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and run scored in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners.

Heim, who started the last two games after missing Tuesday's contest due to illness, knocked in the second of three runs the Rangers plated in the bottom of the first inning. The RBI gives him 32 over 67 games, tying the career high he set in 2021 over 82 games. Heim is poised to establish new career highs in several categories, as he will serve as the Rangers' primary backstop the rest of the season. The Buffalo native is slashing .267/.320/.480 over 241 plate appearances.

Zavala went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in a 12-2 victory over Minnesota on Thursday.

Chicago had built a 9-1 lead by the ninth inning, and Zavala put the exclamation mark on the rout with his three-run shot to left field in the top of that frame. The long ball was his second of the campaign and first since June 15. Zavala hasn't hit for much power overall this season, but he's shown well with a .303/.349/.474 slash line through 24 games.

Realmuto (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list Thursday.

Realmuto was among the players that were unable to travel for the Phillies' series at Toronto due to his vaccination status. However, with the team set to kick off a series against the Marlins on Friday, Realmuto will be in line to reclaim duties as the team's primary backstop.

Narvaez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants.

Narvaez went 0-for-6 with a strikeout over the last two games and will retreat to the bench with left-hander Carlos Rodon on the mound for the Giants on Thursday. Victor Caratini is starting behind the plate and batting fifth.

Nido isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Nido went 1-for-12 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts over his last four matchups and will head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Patrick Mazeika is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

Sanchez isn't starting Thursday against the White Sox.

Sanchez has lost out on playing time recently and will retreat to the bench for the fifth time in the last seven matchups. Jose Miranda is serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh.