MLB Player News

Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Marchan had served as a depth option behind the plate recently but will return to the minors after J.T. Realmuto (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day IL. Marchan appeared in just four games during his time with the major-league club and went 3-for-13 with a double, a run, a walk and four strikeouts during that time.

Realmuto (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Realmuto was dealing with a bone bruise on his left hand that forced him to spend time on the shelf, but he'll return after a relatively brief stint on the injured list. Realmuto should reclaim his role as the primary catcher going forward, while Rafael Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

Barnhart isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Barnhart will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tyler Stephenson will start behind the plate while Alex Blandino starts at first base.

Garver went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Royals.

He produced the game's first run by taking Kris Bubic deep in the fourth inning. Garver extended his hit streak to six games with the blast, a stretch during which he's slashing .368/.538/.842 with three doubles and two of his eight homers on the year.

Barnes went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run in an 8-5 loss to the Giants on Friday.

Barnes pinch hit with two out and two on in the ninth with the Dodgers down 5-2 and smashed a game-tying home run to left for his second home run on the season. The backstop is a quality player but doesn't receive enough run on a mighty Los Angeles team to be a viable option in most leagues.

Bemboom was recalled by the Angels on Friday.

Bemboom will join the Angels as a third option behind the plate while Max Stassi (concussion) remains sidelined. Jose Iglesias (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Stubbs was recalled by the Astros on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Stubbs was optioned off the roster in late April and slashed .333/.471/.444 with three doubles and three RBI in eight games for Triple-A Sugar Land. He'll now serve as a backup option at catcher again after Jason Castro (Achilles) was placed on the injured list.

Caratini isn't starting Friday's game against the Astros.

Caratini should serve as the primary catcher in the near future after Austin Nola (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, but he'll be held out for the series opener in Houston. Webster Rivas will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Nola (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Manager Jayce Tingler described Nola's injury as a slight knee sprain and said that he was encouraged by the diagnosis. Nola could return after a couple weeks, but Victor Caratini should serve as the primary catcher while Nola is sidelined. Webster Rivas' contract was selected by the Padres as part of a corresponding move.

Sanchez is not starting Friday against the Tigers.

Sanchez hits the bench despite the fact that he went 2-for-3 with a homer in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Kyle Higashioka will catch Gerrit Cole in his absence.