MLB Player News
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Roberto Perez C | BOS
Pirates' Roberto Perez: Day-to-day with bruised quadriceps
Perez is considered day-to-day after getting hit in his left quadriceps by a foul ball Friday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
Perez hasn't been diagnosed with anything worse than a contusion, but he could still get a day or two to rest. Andrew Knapp will take over behind the plate Saturday against Washington.
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Omar Narvaez C | HOU
Brewers' Omar Narvaez: On bench against southpaw
Narvaez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cardinals.
After going 3-for-8 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two strikeouts in the last two games, Narvaez will rest with left-hander Steven Matz starting for the Cardinals. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
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Kyle Higashioka C | TEX
Yankees' Kyle Higashioka: Sitting Saturday
Higashioka is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
Higashioka started five of the first six games behind the plate but has now been on the bench for two of the last three. Jose Trevino will start in his absence.
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Mitch Garver C | SEA
Rangers' Mitch Garver: Not starting Saturday
Garver isn't starting Saturday's game against the Angels.
Garver was in the lineup for the last five games and went 4-for-19 with two runs, an RBI, four walks and six strikeouts. Jonah Heim will take over behind the plate and bat sixth.
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Elias Diaz C | TEX
Rockies' Elias Diaz: Retreats to bench
Diaz isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Diaz started the last five games and went 8-for-20 with a homer, two doubles and three RBI. He'll get a breather while Dom Nunez starts behind the plate and bats ninth.
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Austin Hedges C | CLE
Guardians' Austin Hedges: Not starting Saturday
Hedges isn't starting Saturday's game against the Giants.
Hedges started in each of the last four games and went 0-for-12 with two runs, two walks and five strikeouts. Bryan Lavastida will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
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Travis d'Arnaud C | LAA
Braves' Travis d'Arnaud: Not starting Saturday
D'Arnaud isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres.
D'Arnaud started the last two games and went 1-for-8 with a run. Manny Pina will start behind the dish and bat ninth Saturday.
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Tucker Barnhart C | TEX
Tigers' Tucker Barnhart: Sits against southpaw
Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.
Barnhart went 1-for-7 with a walk and four strikeouts while serving as a starter in each of the last three games. However, Dustin Garneau will start behind the dish and bat eighth against left-hander Kris Bubic on Saturday.
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Mark Kolozsvary C | PHI
Reds' Mark Kolozsvary: Added to taxi squad
Kolozsvary was added to the Reds' taxi squad Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Kolozsvary was sent to the minors in late March, but he'll travel with the Reds during their current road trip on the West Coast. He's appeared in four games at Double-A Chattanooga this year and has hit .100 with four runs, two RBI, four walks and four strikeouts.
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Reese McGuire C | CHW
White Sox's Reese McGuire: Draws start against Rays
McGuire is starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
The 27-year-old was traded from the Blue Jays to the White Sox prior to the regular season, and he's had sporadic playing time while playing behind Yasmani Grandal. McGuire has gone 2-for-9 with a run, a walk and three strikeouts in three appearances this year, and he'll start behind the dish Saturday while Grandal serves as the designated hitter.