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  • Connor Wong C | BOS

    Red Sox's Connor Wong: Quick return to majors

    Wong was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

    The 25-year-old was sent to Triple-A on Saturday but will quickly rejoin the Red Sox with Josh Taylor (undisclosed) being placed on the COVID-19 IL. Christian Vazquez and Kevin Plawecki remain healthy, so Wong is unlikely to see much action during this stint in the majors.

  • Alex Jackson C | MIN

    Marlins' Alex Jackson: Resting Sunday

    Jackson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

    After catching three consecutive games for Miami while going 2-for-12 with a home run and a pair of walks, Jackson will get some routine maintenance for the series finale. Jorge Alfaro -- who has been serving as Miami's everyday left fielder of late -- will replace Jackson behind the dish.

  • Omar Narvaez C | HOU

    Brewers' Omar Narvaez: Not starting Sunday

    Narvaez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

    After catching the second game of Saturday's twin bill, Narvaez will take a seat due to the quick turnaround for Sunday's series finale. Manny Pina will step in behind the dish, catching for starting pitcher Eric Lauer.

  • Jonah Heim C | ATH

    Rangers' Jonah Heim: On bench Sunday

    Heim is not in the lineup Sunday against the Athletics.

    Heim will take a seat versus left-hander Sean Manaea, who starts Sunday for Oakland. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate in the series finale.

  • Tres Barrera C | WAS

    Nationals' Tres Barrera: Gets breather

    Barrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

    Barrera caught each of the Nationals' previous three games, so he'll just be getting a breather for the series finale. The 26-year-old's recent workload would suggest he's viewed as the team's No. 1 backstop ahead of Riley Adams, who will catch for starting pitcher Paolo Espino on Sunday.

  • Braves' Travis d'Arnaud: Rests Sunday

    D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

    After catching the first two games of the series while going 2-for-9 with a home run, d'Arnaud will get some maintenance for Sunday's matinee affair. Stephen Vogt will catch starting pitcher Drew Smyly on Sunday.

  • Eric Haase C | CHW

    Tigers' Eric Haase: Day off Sunday

    Haase is not in the lineup Sunday against Cleveland, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Haase started the past 11 games (eight at catcher, two at designated hitter and one in left field), and he'll receive a well-deserved day off in the series finale versus Cleveland. Grayson Greiner will work behind the plate in his place Sunday.

  • Ryan Jeffers C | MIN

    Twins' Ryan Jeffers: Homers in win

    Jeffers went 1-for-1 with a solo homer in Saturday's 12-0 win over the Rays.

    Jeffers entered as a defensive substitute to relieve Mitch Garver in the top of the eighth and stayed in to deliver a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth off position player Jordan Luplow. In limited opportunities in the month of August, the Twins' backup catcher has hit .294, well above his season average of .214.

  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Slugs eighth homer

    Stephenson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Phillies.

    He spoiled a bid for a combined no-hitter, much less a combined shutout, by taking Archie Bradley deep to lead off the eighth inning. Stephenson has homered in consecutive starts, giving him eight long balls on the season, and he's batting an impressive .323 (10-for-31) through 11 games in August.

  • Will Smith C | LAD

    Dodgers' Will Smith: Breaks up no-hitter with homer

    Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mets.

    The Dodgers' catcher played spoiler, ending Taijuan Walker's no-hit bid with a solo shot in the seventh inning that tied the game at one. Add this to Smith's game-winning homer the day previous at Citi Field and the Louisville product is putting together quite the series.

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