MLB Player News

Kirk went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double and two total runs scored in Sunday's 8-0 win over Oakland.

This was the catcher's first multi-hit effort in his last eight games, and he hit just .192 (5-for-26) in that span. Kirk solidified Toronto's lead with his third-inning blast, which was his fifth homer in 44 contests this year. He's added 20 RBI, 14 runs scored, eight doubles and a .275/.350/.467 slash line across 137 plate appearances.

Perez went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's 6-0 win over the White Sox.

Perez took Dylan Cease deep for a three-run blast in the first inning and later drew his 22nd walk of the year. The slugging catcher has belted 15 home runs since the start of August and eight over his last 11 games. He's up to 102 RBI with an .867 OPS through 555 plate appearances.

D'Arnaud homered as a pinch hitter in his only plate appearance during Saturday's loss to the Rockies.

Stephen Vogt the start behind the plate in the contest, but d'Arnaud was summoned to pinch hit in the ninth inning. He drilled a 421-foot homer to bring Atlanta within a run, though the team was unable to score again. D'Arnaud's long ball was his first since Aug. 20, and he has struggled of late with a .185 batting average over his past eight contests.

Nola is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Nola started the previous two games and will take a seat after going 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs during Saturday's contest. Victor Caratini will work behind the plate and bat eighth Sunday for the Friars.

Raleigh is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Raleigh has hit a lowly .138 with a pair of doubles and a 40 percent strikeout rate in his last 10 games. Tom Murphy is catching and batting sixth Sunday.

Maldonado is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Maldonado, hitting .143 with a home run and three RBI in his last 10 games, gets an expected afternoon off after catching Saturday night. Garrett Stubbs starts behind the dish and bats eighth Sunday.

Haase went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Reds.

Haase took Tyler Mahle deep in the third inning, plating the game's first three runs. It was only his second long ball since Aug. 1, and he is batting just .205 in that stretch. For the season, the catcher is slashing .236/.288/.493 with 20 homers, 53 RBI and 41 runs scored in 302 plate appearances.

Gallagher (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Left knee inflammation resulted in Gallagher's removal from Saturday's game and will now sideline him for at least 10 days. It's unclear if he's dealing with a more substantial injury, but such details should become available shortly. Sebastian Rivero will handle the backup catching duties until Gallagher returns.

Contreras is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

Contreras went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run in his return from the injured list Saturday, and he'll head to the bench for the series finale. Robinson Chirinos will catch for Zach Davies and bat seventh Sunday.

Ruiz won't start Sunday's game against the Mets due to knee soreness, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Ruiz was scheduled to catch for Josiah Gray on Sunday, but the rookie backstop will remain on the bench after fouling a ball off his knee Saturday. Ruiz should be considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated Monday, and Riley Adams will work behind the plate in his place.