MLB Player News

Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Marchan had been serving as the backup catcher since Andrew Knapp tested positive for COVID-19 in late August. Knapp is now ready to go, so Marchan will return to the minors.

Vazquez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Vazquez gets the afternoon off after catching Saturday night's extra-inning win and going 2-for-3 with a double. Kevin Plawecki starts behind the dish and bats eighth Sunday.

Maile was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

Maile was optioned Friday but returns just two days later. He's unlikely to see too much playing time this time around, as he'll be merely the third-string catcher, with Rowdy Tellez (kneecap) hitting the injured list in a corresponding move.

Barnhart will sit Sunday against St. Louis.

Barnhart has made only four starts against southpaws all year, so he'll hit the bench as expected against lefty J.A. Happ. Tyler Stephenson takes over behind the plate.

Stassi is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Astros, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 30-year-old backstop takes a seat after going hitless in his last four games. Kurt Suzuki is catching and batting eighth Sunday.

Ruiz (head) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Ruiz was struck in the helmet by a pitch Saturday and was forced to exit. X-rays taken after the game were negative, and he cleared concussion tests Sunday, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com, but he'll sit for at least one contest. Alex Avila will take over behind the plate.

Kirk is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Kirk gets the afternoon off after catching seven innings Saturday night, a game in which he went 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a walk. Danny Jansen is catching and batting seventh Sunday.

Narvaez will be on the bench Sunday against Cleveland.

Narvaez sits after starting six straight games behind the plate. Manny Pina will catch Eric Lauer in his absence.

Hedges is not starting Sunday's series finale against the Brewers.

Hedges has gone 0-for-12 in his last four games and 4-for-35 in his last 10, a span during which he's doubled once and hit two home runs. Ryan Lavarnway is catching and batting eighth Sunday.

Haase is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Haase has hit .209 with two home runs and six RBI in 13 games since returning from the injured list. Dustin Garneau starts behind the dish and bats eighth Sunday.