MLB Player News

Jansen is out of the lineup Wednesday at Oakland, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Jansen started the past three games and finally busted out of his hitless streak, going 2-for-10 with a walk, an RBI and two runs during that stretch. He should continue working as the No. 1 catcher with Alejandro Kirk (hip) out, but Reese McGuire will start Wednesday.

Adams was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old was recalled from the alternate site over the weekend with Alejandro Kirk (hip) going down with an injury, but Toronto has since opted to add Reese McGuire to the big-league roster. Adams did not see the field during his brief time with the team and is still looking to make his major-league debut.

McGuire had his contract selected by the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by Toronto after failing to make the Opening Day roster, but he'll join the club with Alejandro Kirk set to miss significant time with a hip injury. Danny Jansen should work as the Blue Jays' top catcher. but McGuire will see occasional opportunities and could carve out a bigger role if Jansen continues to struggle offensively.

Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday against the Royals.

With Cleveland moving Roberto Perez (finger) to the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Hedges looks set to take over as the team's everyday catcher. Hedges has received plaudits for his work as a receiver, but aside from popping the occasional home run, he offers little with the bat. Over 1,385 career plate appearances in the majors, Hedges owns a .196/.253/.355 slash line (60 wRC+).

Perez was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured finger, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports

The catcher hasn't appeared in a game since Friday and is now set to miss a more extended period of time. Perez is hitting just .131 in 61 at-bats this season. Rene Rivera, who was recalled in a corresponding move, will share catching duties with Austin Hedges.

Nola isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates.

Nola had started each of the last two games and went 2-for-6 with a double, two RBI and a walk. Victor Caratini will start behind the dish with Yu Darvish on the mound Wednesday.

Maldonado (shoulder) isn't starting Wednesday against the Yankees, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.

Maldonado was diagnosed with a trapezius contusion after leaving Tuesday's game against the Yankees. Maldonado will be available off the bench, but manager Dusty Baker said that he'll try not to use the 34-year-old, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Jason Castro will start at catcher and bat ninth.

Higashioka isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Higashioka had started each of the last two games and went1-for-6 with a double, a run, an RBI and three strikeouts during that time. Gary Sanchez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Ruiz homered in his only at-bat during Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader loss to the Cubs.

Ruiz was called up to the club prior to Tuesday's twin bill, and he logged his first at-bat of the season with the Dodgers down 7-0 in the final inning. The backstop kept Los Angeles from being shut out with a 405-foot solo shot to right field for his second big-league homer. Remarkably, Ruiz's other career long ball also came in his first at-bat of the season (in 2020). He isn't likely to see much time with Will Smith and Austin Barnes entrenched behind the plate for Los Angeles, but Ruiz could stick with the club and carve out occasional plate appearances if the Dodgers decide they have room to continue carrying a third catcher.

Wallach remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Though top catcher Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) hasn't played since April 20, Wallach remains stuck in the No. 2 role behind the plate. Rather than Wallach, veteran Sandy Leon has seemingly emerged as the Marlins' preferred backstop. Leon will pick up his third consecutive start Wednesday.