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The Mets are optimistic that McCann (back) will avoid the injured list, and he could be available off the bench Thursday against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game Thursday. However, his potential to be available off the bench is a positive sign, as he was ruled out from any game action on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Patrick Mazeika continues to get playing time behind the plate in McCann's absence.

McCann (back) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game while dealing with back spasms. There's no word on whether he is available off the bench, or if a stint on the injured list might be required. Patrick Mazeika draws the start behind the dish and will hit eighth in McCann's absence.

Garver is not in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.

Garver has a .733 OPS and 37 percent strikeout rate through 12 games in August, and he finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive contest. Ryan Jeffers will work behind the plate for the Twins in the series opener.

Narvaez isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.

Narvaez went 1-for-8 with a double, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across the last two games, and he'll get a day off with left-hander Jon Lester on the mound for St. Louis on Thursday. Manny Pina will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Sanchez isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

Sanchez returned from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday and has gone 2-for-7 with a double, two runs and two strikeouts across two games since then. However, he'll retreat to the bench while Kyle Higashioka starts at catcher and bats eighth.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

Sanchez will get a breather for the series opener after he went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs Wednesday in the Yankees' 5-2 win over the Red Sox. Kyle Higashioka spells Sanchez behind the plate.

Rogers (forearm) has a chance to return in mid-September, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Rogers will be eligible to return from the 60-day injured list Sept. 17, and it looks as though he may be healthy by that point. The Tigers hope he can begin a rehab assignment in approximately three weeks.

Haase (abdomen) caught a bullpen session and took batting practice Thursday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Haase hit the injured list with an abdominal strain earlier in the day, but it doesn't look as though the Tigers are overly concerned about the issue. The team hasn't officially said that he'll be back after a minimum-length stay on the shelf, but the fact that he's already going through baseball activities the same day he hit the injured list seems to hint in that direction.

Maldonado isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Maldonado started each of the last two games and went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout. Jason Castro will take his place behind the dish and bat eighth.

Raleigh isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Raleigh was in the lineup during each of the last three games and went 3-for-9 with two doubles, two runs and three strikeouts. Tom Murphy will start behind the plate and bat seventh.