Ford will join the Mariners in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, though it's not certain that he'll be officially called up to the big-league roster, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Ford could end up simply spending some time on the taxi squad rather than getting his first big-league call-up, but he may be needed on the Mariners roster if Mitch Garver, who exited Thursday's game against Minnesota after being hit in the jaw by a foul ball, needs to go on the IL. Ford is one of baseball's top catching prospects and has shined with Triple-A Tacoma this season, posting a .311/.426/.469 slash line with eight homers, 43 RBI and three stolen bases over 60 games. If he does get officially promoted, Ford would probably log just a few starts per week, primarily on days when Cal Raleigh is given a break from catching duties.

Garver was removed from Thursday's contest against the Twins in the bottom of the fifth inning due to an apparent jaw injury, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Garver was struck in the jaw by a foul ball while playing behind the plate versus Minnesota, ultimately forcing him to leave the game. Cal Raleigh took over at catcher after starting at designated hitter, which resulted in the Mariners losing the DH for the rest of the game. More information on Garver's status will likely be provided in the near future.

Baldwin isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

Baldwin will grab a seat on the bench Thursday after belting his ninth home run of the season during Wednesday's loss. While he rests, Sean Murphy will start behind the dish and bat fifth.

D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two total RBI in a 5-2 win against Boston on Wednesday.

D'Arnaud tied the game with his solo shot in the fourth inning and followed with an RBI single in the fifth. The veteran backstop finished with three hits, equaling the amount he had collected over his previous 26 at-bats coming into Wednesday. D'Arnaud has worked as the backup behind Logan O'Hoppe throughout the campaign and has posted a .225/.271/.383 slash line with four homers and 12 RBI through 129 plate appearances.

Hicks isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game versus San Francisco.

Hicks will get a chance to catch his breath Thursday after going 5-for-16 with an RBI and a run scored across his last five games. His absence will put Agustin Ramirez in the DH spot while Nick Fortes starts behind the plate.

Bailey isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Bailey will rest during Thursday's series finale after going 1-for-6 with an RBI and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Andrew Knizner will catch instead for starter Hayden Birdsong and bat ninth.

Mitchell (wrist) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk Wednesday in the Arizona Complex League.

Mitchell, one of the Royals' top prospects, has had his 2025 campaign disrupted by a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist that required surgery Feb. 26. His initial rehab assignment was shut down May 13, but he returned to game action in the Arizona Complex League on Monday, going 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and three walks across two games. The 2023 first-round pick showcased impressive plate discipline and power in Low-A last season, slashing .238/.376/.439 with 37 extra-base hits and 50 RBI over 106 games before struggling in a brief five-game stint at High-A. Mitchell remains a ways off from the big leagues, but Kansas City has to be encouraged by his return to game action and continued progress toward rejoining a full-season affiliate.

Baldwin went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Mets.

The rookie backstop took Clay Holmes deep in the fourth inning to briefly tie the game at 1-1, before the floodgates opened for the Mets in the bottom of the frame. Baldwin has started two of every three games lately as he takes a firmer hold of the top job over Sean Murphy, and over his last six games he's batting .316 (6-for-19) with two of his nine homers on the season, plus five runs and seven RBI.

Goodman is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

Goodman reached base four times in the first two games of the series but will nonetheless take a seat for Thursday's finale. Braxton Fulford is at catcher and batting eighth for the Rockies.

Realmuto is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston.

It's a well-earned day of rest for Realmuto, who started at catcher in each of the Phillies' previous five contests. Rafael Marchan will be behind the dish for Thursday's matinee.