MLB Player News

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

Diaz will be getting some routine maintenance as the Rockies wrap up their homestand. Dom Nunez checks in behind the plate for Diaz, who caught four of the Rockies' previous five games.

Jackson will start at catcher and bat seventh Sunday against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The Marlins have been exposing Jorge Alfaro to left field more frequently in recent days, which has allowed Jackson to take on increased work behind the dish. He'll be catching for the fifth time in seven games and may have temporarily emerged as the team's new No. 1 backstop, at least until the Marlins get the likes of Jesus Sanchez (COVID-19 injured list) and Jon Berti (concussion) back in action in the outfield.

Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Wong was recalled from Worcester on Saturday and will return to the minors a day later. The 25-year-old has appeared in five games for Boston in 2021 and is 3-for-12 with a double, a walk and two runs.

Vazquez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Vazquez started both games of Saturday's doubleheader -- one at catcher and one at designated hitter -- and he'll receive the day off for the series finale. Kevin Plawecki will work behind the plate Sunday.

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

After catching in both of the past two games, Barnhart will give way to backstop Tyler Stephenson (hamstring) in the series finale. The lefty-hitting Barnhart still appears to be viewed as the Reds' No. 1 catcher, but he'll likely sit regularly in favor of Stephenson when Cincinnati opposes right-handed starting pitchers.

Stephenson (hamstring) will start at catcher and bat fifth Sunday against the Pirates.

Just as manger David Bell said would be the case, the hamstring issue that forced Stephenson out of Thursday's 7-4 win in the series opener won't result in the young backstop landing on the injured list. He'll draw back into the lineup after sitting the past two days, spelling Tucker Barnhart behind the dish.

Haase went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cleveland.

Haase has typically provided most of his fantasy value this season through his power production, but he made a rare impact on the bases Saturday. The 28-year-old rookie is locked in atop the depth chart at catcher, and because the Tigers want to keep his potent bat in the lineup, he should have a spot in the lineup at designated hitter on most occasions when he's getting the day off behind the dish. Grayson Greiner will catch in Sunday's series finale while Haase serves as the DH and bats out of the cleanup spot.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Phillies.

All the Mets' scoring came in the ninth inning via three solo shots off Mauricio Llovera. McCann's homer was his ninth of the year but his first since July 19, and the veteran catcher is slashing just .238/.273/.333 in the 14 games since.

Adams went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Braves.

The backstop was given the start at catcher despite entering the contest with only two hits in 33 at-bats this season. Adams was quiet in his first three plate appearances, but he produced the biggest hit of his young career when he drilled a two-run shot off Atlanta closer Will Smith to turn a one-run deficit into a one-run lead and an eventual victory. The long ball was the first of his big-league career and also accounted for his first two runs batted in.

Gomes went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Rangers.

He slugged a three-run shot off Jharel Cotton in the fourth inning, his second homer in five games since coming to Oakland at the trade deadline and his 11th of the year. Gomes is on pace for his best offensive performance since 2013, his first full season in the majors, with a .794 OPS between the A's and Nationals.