MLB Player News

Heineman isn't in the lineup Monday against the Rockies.

Heineman had alternated starts with Chadwick Tromp at catcher over the past few days. However, Tromp will start behind the dish for the second consecutive game Monday, batting eighth.

Caratini is not in the lineup Monday against the Royals.

Although Caratini managed to carve out playing time as the Cubs' designated hitter to begin the season, he'll sit Monday for the second consecutive contest. Kris Bryant (illness) will return to the starting lineup in left field while Kyle Schwarber will serve as the designated hitter.

Grandal went 3-for-4 with a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Royals.

Grandal, who drove in runs on three consecutive plate appearances, heated up over the weekend. He went 5-for-9 with a double, two walks, five RBI and three runs scored. The catcher's production helped the White Sox extend their win streak to four and moved them above .500 for the first time this season.

Garver went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against Cleveland.

Garver took Aaron Civale deep over the left field wall to lead off the second inning. It was his first home run of the season, and welcomed production as he has now reached base only five times in 22 plate appearances. Most concerningly, he has struck out 10 times in that span. Garver will look to get on track as the Twins begin a series against Pittsburgh on Monday.

Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Barnhart went 2-for-3 with one strikeout in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. However, Curt Casali will get the nod at catcher for Game 2, batting fifth.

Nola is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

He'll take a seat in favor of Joe Hudson, who starts behind the dish and catches for starting pitcher Kendall Graveman. Nola, who has reached base at a .400 clip through six games this season, should serve as the Mariners' undisputed No. 1 backstop until Tom Murphy (foot) is ready to return from the injured list.

Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Austin Allen will step in behind the plate for Murphy, who had caught the Athletics' previous three contests. The rookie is off to a 2-for-14 start to the season, though one of his hits was a home run.

Maldonado is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Maldonado is just getting a break after catching each of the Astros' last four games and going 1-for-10 at the dish. Dustin Garneau will step in behind the plate in Maldonado's stead, catching for starting pitcher Josh James.

Smith is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Smith has alternated starts with Austin Barnes over the past five games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Smith went 1-for-4 with a strikeout during Saturday's contest.

Heineman is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Heineman and Chadwick Tromp have alternated starts over the past five games, and that trend continues after Heineman started Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a double.