MLB Player News

Casali went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 5-4 win over the Phillies.

Casali went hitless in his first three at-bats, but he made it count when it mattered most. The catcher launched a two-run home run off Andrew Bellatti in top of the 10th inning, giving the Giants a 5-3 lead heading into the bottom of the frame. The long ball was his fourth of the season, all of which have come in the month of May. Due to Joey Bart's struggles so far this season, Casali could see himself earning more at-bats moving forward if he can stay hot.

Garver (knee) will serve as the designated hitter and bat third Monday night against the Rays.

Garver was held out of Sunday's series finale against Oakland due to soreness in his left knee, but he's been cleared to return for Monday's matchup. He's 6-for-26 with three homers, four RBI and four runs scored over his last seven games.

Narvaez isn't starting the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Narvaez will rest after he went 1-for-4 with a run and a strikeout in the first game of the twin bill. Victor Caratini is starting behind the dish and batting ninth.

Contreras will be on the bench Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Contreras sits after starting seven straight games, a stretch in which he posted a .991 OPS. He appeared twice at catcher, once in left field and four times as the designated hitter over that stretch, positions which will be filled by Travis d'Arnaud, Marcell Ozuna and Ronald Acuna, respectively, in Monday's contest.

Murphy went 1-for-3 with an RBI double, two walks and a run in a win over the Rangers on Sunday.

One day after seeing an eight-game hitting streak snapped with an 0-for-5, four-strikeout tally, Murphy bounced back by reaching safely in three of five plate appearances. The 27-year-old still has plenty of work to do on his .207/.280/.391 slash line, but he owns an improved .275 average and .791 OPS across his last 10 games.

Bart will sit Monday against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart finds himself on the bench for the third time in the last four games. He's struggled to a .160/.299/.321 line on the year while striking out 44.3 percent of the time. Curt Casali starts behind the plate Monday.

Realmuto will sit for Monday's game against the Giants.

Realmuto hits the bench as the Phillies play a day game following Sunday night's loss to the Mets. Garrett Stubbs will catch for Kyle Gibson.

Diaz will be on the bench for Monday's contest against the Marlins, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

After starting two straight games including Sunday's 1-for-3 effort with an RBI, Diaz will get a breather Monday. Brian Serven will start behind the plate and bat ninth in the contest.

Sanchez is starting at catcher and batting fourth in Monday's matchup with the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

After missing Sunday's contest with a heat-related illness, Sanchez is back in the lineup Monday. The 29-year-old went 5-for-12 and scored a run in the series against the Royals, but he has not gone deep since May 17.

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Arizona.

The backstop had arguably the most impressive at-bat of the contest in the second inning, working the count full before fouling off six straight pitches and concluding with his fifth long ball of the campaign. Smith ranks second among catchers leaguewide with 24 RBI this season, and he has posted a .246/.354/.410 slash line along with a 20:23 BB:K over 144 plate appearances.