MLB Player News

Mesoraco could miss several days with a sore neck and back, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Manager Mickey Callaway said that Mesoraco would "absolutely" be placed on the 10-day disabled list at a different time of the year, though the extended rosters mean that the team doesn't have to go that route and can still carry two other catchers. Kevin Plawecki and Tomas Nido will handle catching duties while Mesoraco remains unable to play.

Leon is out of the lineup against Atlanta on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Leon will take a seat after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts during Tuesday's victory. In his place, Christian Vazquez will catch Hector Velazquez and hit eighth in the order.

Vazquez will catch Hector Velazquez and bat eighth versus the Braves on Wednesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Since coming off the disabled list last weekend, he's gone 1-for-8 with a double and one RBI.

Gallagher is not in the starting lineup against the Indians on Wednesday, Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City reports.

Gallagher will retreat to a spot on the pine after going 1-for-8 with four strikeouts over the past two games. The recently-recalled Meibrys Viloria will catch Brad Keller and bat ninth in the order.

Vazquez is in Wednesday's lineup against Atlanta, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Vazquez will start after going 1-for-4 with a double and one run scored in Monday's series opener. Sandy Leon will move back to the bench.

Barnes went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI and a steal in Tuesday's win over the Mets.

Barnes helped the Dodgers climb out of a 4-0 hole with a two-run homer in the third before bringing home the tying run in the fourth. Despite the big day, the backstop is hitting just .207 and remains firmly entrenched behind Yasmani Grandal on the depth chart.

Realmuto went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and two walks Tuesday against the Phillies.

He now has 20 homers on the season, continuing to add to his career high in that department. Realmuto's 70 RBI, .351 OBP and .511 SLG also represent career bests -- impressive considering he is playing alongside the worst supporting talent since he reached the majors. His 134 wRC+ trails only Wilson Ramos (136) among catchers with at least 200 plate appearances.

Grandal is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Grandal is hitting just .205 against southpaws this season -- compared to his .243 mark against righties -- so he'll give way to Austin Barnes behind the dish with a left-hander in Jason Vargas starting for the Mets.

Moore was activated off the restricted list Tuesday.

Moore missed Monday's contest in Toronto due to a passport issue. The issue has apparently been resolved, and he'll be eligible to play for the remainder of the series.

Garver is not starting Tuesday against Houston.

With three catchers on the roster for September, Garver's role could be somewhat reduced. Chris Gimenez will get the call behind the plate Tuesday.