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  • Jose Trevino C | CIN

    Rangers' Jose Trevino: Homers in loss

    Trevino went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's loss to the Mariners.

    Trevino got the Rangers on the board with a solo homer against Yusei Kikuchi in the fifth inning. It was the second long ball of the season for the 27-year-old backstop, who is hitting .288/.328/.508 across 19 games.

  • Cubs' Willson Contreras: Plates all four runs in win

    Contreras went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and four total RBI in Friday's 4-1 win over the Cardinals.

    Contreras hit a two-run single in the first inning to open the scoring. He added an RBI single in the third and then went yard in the sixth to cap off a strong overall performance. Contreras has found his touch in September -- he's 8-for-17 (.471) with five RBI and six runs scored in his last four games. The 28-year-old is now slashing .234/.329/.411 with five homers, 17 RBI, 26 runs scored and a stolen base through 37 contests overall.

  • Gary Sanchez C | MIL

    Yankees' Gary Sanchez: Not starting nightcap

    Sanchez isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

    Game 1 of the twin bill lasted nine innings, and Sanchez will get to rest for the nightcap. Erik Kratz will start behind the plate.

  • Padres' Luis Campusano: Contract selected by Padres

    Campusano's contract was selected by the Padres on Friday.

    Campusano will make his major-league debut Friday as he serves as the designated hitter and bats seventh against the Athletics. The 21-year-old had a .905 OPS with 15 home runs and 81 RBI at the High-A level, but it's unclear whether he'll see significant playing time on the major-league roster.

  • Danny Jansen C | TEX

    Blue Jays' Danny Jansen: On bench for Game 2

    Jansen isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox.

    Jansen blasted a two-run home run in the first game of the twin bill and will take a breather for Game 2. Reese McGuire will take over behind the plate for the nightcap.

  • Pirates' Jacob Stallings: On bench for nightcap

    Stallings isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds.

    Stallings went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts during the matinee, and he'll take a seat for Game 2. John Ryan Murphy will take his place behind the dish.

  • Cardinals' Andrew Knizner: Dropped from active roster

    Knizner was optioned off the Cardinals' active roster Friday.

    Knizner had been filling in as the backup catcher with Matt Wieters out with a bruised toe, going 4-for-16 at the plate. He'll head back to the team's alternate training site now that Wieters is ready to return.

  • Omar Narvaez C | HOU

    Brewers' Omar Narvaez: Not starting Friday

    Narvaez is not in the lineup Friday at Cleveland.

    Narvaez started the past three games and went 3-for-11 with one run, two RBI, a walk and seven strikeouts, and he'll take a seat for Friday's series opener. Jacob Nottingham takes over behind the plate for Milwaukee.

  • Indians' Roberto Perez: Remains out Friday

    Perez (shoulder) is not in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.

    The 31-year-old was removed from Wednesday's contest with right shoulder fatigue and won't return to the lineup Friday. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, though Perez did miss time with a strain in the same shoulder earlier this season. Austin Hedges will take over behind the plate for Cleveland.

  • Royals' Cam Gallagher: Not starting Friday

    Gallagher is out of the lineup Friday against the White Sox, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

    Gallagher started the past two games but will receive the day off Friday. Meibrys Viloria will work behind the plate for the Royals in his place.

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