MLB Player News

McCann isn't starting Saturday's game against Arizona.

McCann has gone 0-for-10 with a run, a stolen base, a walk and a strikeout in his last three appearances, and he'll be on the bench for the second time in the last three games. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

Sanchez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Sanchez has started in six of the first seven games of the year and has hit .227 with a homer, a double and seven RBI. Luis Arraez will serve as the designated hitter while Gio Urshela takes over at third base.

Contreras went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

Contreras got a breather for Thursday's series opener, but he quickly took advantage of Coors Field on Friday. The Chicago catcher is off to a nice start, batting .389 with a 1.222 OPS through five games. He's only driven in two runs across those contests, but if Contreras keeps hitting like this, the counting stats should follow.

Knizner went 3-for-5 with two RBI in a 10-1 win Friday in Milwaukee.

In his second start of the season, Knizner had a two-run single in the four-run first inning and added two more singles later in the game. After compiling just 20 RBI in 89 games in his first three big-league seasons, the 27-year-old has picked up five RBI in his first two contests of 2022. While he hasn't yet consistently hit well in the majors, he does have a career .303/.369/.461 in the minor leagues.

Bart went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 4-1 win over Cleveland.

Bart added a pair of insurance runs with his shot off Anthony Castro in the eighth inning. It was his second home run of the year and he's now slashing .333/.455/.722 through 22 plate appearances. Bart has yet to hit above seventh in the lineup this season, but that could change soon if his bat stays hot.

Stephenson will be on the bench for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Stephenson has handled a heavy workload behind the plate thus far this season, starting six of the first seven games prior to his day off Friday. He's gotten off to a good start offensively, homering twice and posting a .910 OPS in 25 plate appearances. Aramis Garcia will take over Friday, catching Vladimir Gutierrez.

Nola isn't starting Friday's game against Atlanta.

Nola went 1-for-4 with three runs, an RBI, a stolen base and a walk Thursday, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Jorge Alfaro will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

Stassi isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Texas.

Stassi started in each of the last three games and went 3-for-10 with a homer, three runs, three RBI and three walks. Kurt Suzuki will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Raleigh isn't starting Friday's game against the Astros.

The Mariners have had a three-way timeshare behind the dish early in the season, and Raleigh will be on the bench for the third time in the last four games. Tom Murphy will start at catcher and bat ninth.

Kirk is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Kirk has started the past four games (three at catcher, one at designated hitter) and will receive a breather for Friday's series opener. He has two multi-hit games this season but is 0-for-13 in the other four games. Zack Collins will work behind the plate in Kirk's place.