MLB Player News

Wong was recalled by the Red Sox on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

It's been a busy week for Wong, who was recalled Monday, sent down Wednesday and now recalled again Saturday. His latest stint on the big-league roster comes as Trevor Story hits the injured list with a bruised right hand. As a catcher, however, Wong isn't a direct replacement for Story, and he could have a tough time finding much playing time with both Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki on the roster.

Contreras will be on the bench for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Contreras went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in the first game of the day. He may not have many games left in a Cubs uniform, as he's on an expiring contract and could be traded to a playoff contender.

Casali (oblique) played catch Friday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Casali is expected to miss approximately 3-to-4 weeks due to his right oblique issue, and his activity Friday marked the first time that he's participated in baseball activities since sustaining his injury. The catcher is still sore but has been improving recently, and he'll likely attempt to ramp up his workload in the near future.

Jeffers has a small fracture in his right thumb and will be sidelined for at least 6-to-8 weeks, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Jeffers was initially diagnosed with a right thumb contusion when he landed on the 10-day injured list Friday, but he underwent further testing that revealed a fracture. The 25-year-old is unlikely to be available to return to game action until at least September, and he'll presumably require a rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Twins. Gary Sanchez is in line to serve as Minnesota's primary catcher in Jeffers' absence, while Caleb Hamilton will serve as the No. 2 option behind the dish.

Rutschman isn't starting Saturday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Rutschman went 2-for-15 with a double, four runs, an RBI, five walks and five strikeouts over the last five games and will get a breather Saturday. Robinson Chirinos is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

Barnhart isn't starting Saturday against the Guardians.

Barnhart is out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last six games after he went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts over his last two matchups. Eric Haase is starting behind the plate and batting fifth.

Diaz isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Pirates.

Diaz has often alternated starts with Brian Serven recently, with the latter starting at catcher and batting ninth Saturday. Diaz will get a breather after he went 6-for-13 with three doubles, three RBI, a run and a strikeout over his last three games.

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

Mejia went 3-for-9 with a double, two runs, two RBI and three strikeouts over his last four games but will take a seat for the third time in the last five matchups. Christian Bethancourt is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

Hedges isn't starting Saturday against the Tigers.

Hedges started the last three games and went 4-for-10 with an RBI and a strikeout. Luke Maile is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.

Nido isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Nido is out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games during Saturday's matinee. Patrick Mazeika is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.