MLB Player News

Caratini is not starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The 27-year-old is hitting .167 in his last 10 games, having recorded neither a homer nor a multi-hit game in that stretch. Austin Nola (knee) is expected to return not long after the All-Star break and will offer Caratini more competition than current backup Webster Rivas, who is starting Wednesday.

Stallings went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 14-3 loss to Atlanta.

Stallings' first-inning homer was ultimately the only scoring in a miserable, rain-interrupted game for the Pirates. The catcher is now hitting .205 with six RBI and 12 strikeouts in his last 10 games. A .226 average through 212 at-bats is certainly underwhelming, but Stallings has little competition from .135-hitting backup Michael Perez.

Narvaez is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Narvaez started behind the plate in Game 1 and went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts, so it's no surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Manny Pina will bat seventh and catch for Brett Anderson in the nightcap.

McGuire isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

McGuire has gone 0-for-8 with three strikeouts across his last three appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Danny Jansen will start at catcher and bat ninth.

Smith is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against Miami, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Smith will hand the catching duties off to Austin Barnes after going 2-for-8 with an RBI and run scored while starting the first two games of the series.

Perez isn't starting Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rays.

Perez will get a breather after he went 1-for-3 with a double and a strikeout in Wednesday's matinee. Austin Hedges will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Stassi isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Stassi will get a breather after he went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. Kurt Suzuki will take his place behind the plate and bat sixth.

Grandal underwent successful surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left knee Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Grandal was removed from Monday's game against the Twins with a knee injury, and initial reports were that he's expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks. However, it's possible his return timeline could change, given that he required Wednesday's procedure. The White Sox still anticipate Grandal being able to return sometime later this season, and the club is expected to provide an update on the backstop in the near future. Zack Collins should serve as the primary catcher in coming weeks while Seby Zavala spells him behind the plate.

Heineman signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Saturday.

Heineman began the season at Triple-A Memphis, and he hit .254 with four doubles, eight runs and five RBI in 21 minor-league games before he was released by the Cardinals on Thursday. The 30-year-old has been assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he could be an option to serve as catching depth for the big-league club at some point during the second half of the season.

Gallagher (shoulder) participated in drills while dressed in full gear Wednesday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Gallagher resumed playing catch at the end of June, and he got some throws in from behind the plate during pregame warmups Wednesday. It's still not clear when the 28-year-old could return to game action, but he's made good progress in his recovery so far.