MLB Player News

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said after Monday's 6-5 loss to the Padres that Bart is in the concussion protocol but is dealing with only mild symptoms, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Kapler didn't rule out the possibility of Bart clearing the concussion protocol and starting behind the plate in Tuesday's game, but the Giants will more than likely err on the side of caution and hold the young backstop out for the contest. If that's the case, Austin Wynns, who came on to replace Bart in Monday's loss, will likely be behind the plate Tuesday.

Bart was removed from Monday's game against the Padres due to an undisclosed injury, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bart took a foul tip to the mask early in the game and was spotted being checked out by the training staff before the start of the fourth inning, but he remained in the game until the bottom of the fifth. He's likely headed back to the clubhouse for further testing. Austin Wynns replaced Bart behind the dish.

Diaz will have his contract selected from Triple-A Sugar Land when rosters expand Sept. 1, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Diaz will need to wait a few more days before officially receiving his first chance in the big leagues. He will not only add depth behind the dish down the stretch, but he also has experience at first base and the corner-outfield spots. The 23-year-old began his 2022 campaign in Double-A before getting promoted to Triple-A on June 21, where he's slashed .294/.342/.587 with 16 home runs, 48 RBI, one stolen base and 38 runs scored over 48 games.

Jeffers (thumb) will head to Florida to begin baseball activities, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Jeffers continues to set his sights on a return during the team's final homestand of the 2022 regular season, which runs from Sept. 27 to Sept. 29 against the White Sox. His progress over the next few weeks will likely dictate whether he can meet this goal. Jeffers has been on the 10-day IL since undergoing surgery to repair an avulsion fracture of his right thumb July 20.

Heineman is no longer in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Milwaukee, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Heineman was initially penciled into the starting lineup behind the dish, but he's since been removed due "manager's discretion," per Persak. Jason Delay will handle the catching duties and bat ninth as a result.

Trevino (foot) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Trevino sat out the last two days after being struck by a pitch on the foot in Friday's game, but he is ready to return to action. He will line up behind the plate and hit seventh Monday night.

Stassi isn't starting Monday against the Yankees, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Stassi has lost out on some playing time recently and will head to the bench for the fourth time in the last five games. Matt Thaiss is starting at catcher and batting eighth.

Sanchez isn't in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts Sunday. Sandy Leon is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

Plawecki is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Plawecki is on the bench for the second game in a row, as Reese McGuire will handle catching duties in the series opener in Minnesota after going 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Sunday's 12-4 loss to the Rays. The two backstops will likely continue to share work behind the plate until one clearly separates himself from the other from a performance standpoint.

Fortes is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

Fortes will take a seat after he started in three of the past four games -- twice at catcher and once at designated hitter -- while going 2-for-12 with a solo home run and a walk. Jacob Stallings is behind the plate Monday, while Garrett Cooper is serving as the Marlins' DH.