MLB Player News

Contreras isn't starting Monday's game against the Mets.

Contreras had started each of the last three games and went 4-for-9 with a home run, a triple, three runs and two RBI during that time. Jeff Mathis will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.

Plawecki went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Angels.

Plawecki had been on the bench in each of the last six contests, but he had a solid day at the plate Sunday and blasted his first home run of 2021. The 30-year-old should continue to serve mainly in a depth role behind Christian Vazquez going forward.

Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Orioles.

Sanchez was part of a four-run rally in the first inning Sunday with his fifth home run of the season, but the Yankees were unable to pick up the win. Sanchez has now started in each of the last four games, and he's hitting .193 with 11 runs and 10 RBI this year.

Perez went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk in Sunday's loss against the White Sox.

Perez was removed from Saturday's win over the White Sox with groin tightness, but the injury wasn't serious and the star catcher found himself in the lineup once again, though he played as a designated hitter and was later subbed for in the top of the eighth after drawing a walk. Perez has hit safely in five of the Royals' last six games.

Stallings was removed from Sunday's game against the Giants with a bruised left quadriceps, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The 30-year-old went 1-for-3 with a run before taking a foul ball to the leg during the seventh inning. Stallings will have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing any time.

Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The 22-year-old was sent down Monday but will rejoin the Dodgers with Corey Seager (hand) landing on the injured list. Ruiz doesn't figure to see much action with Will Smith and Austin Barnes still healthy.

Leon is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Leon is 3-for-26 in his past nine games and will take a seat Sunday in Los Angeles. Chad Wallach will work behind the plate for Miami in the series finale.

Gomes is not in the lineup Sunday at Arizona, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Gomes started the past three games and will take a seat for Sunday afternoon's series finale. Alex Avila will catch Sunday for Washington.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Smith will take a seat for the day game in the series finale after going 0-for-2 with two walks Saturday. Austin Barnes will work behind the plate Sunday for Los Angeles.

Barnhart is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Barnhart started the past three games and will unsurprisingly take a seat for Sunday's afternoon affair. Tyler Stephenson will work behind the plate for the Reds in the series finale.