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Gomes, who left Saturday's game in the third inning, was diagnosed with a right thumb contusion and laceration, though X-rays were negative for structural damage, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

The catcher was removed from Saturday's game after Alex Gordon's backswing hit his hand during its backswing while Gomes while trying to throw out Adalberto Mondesi trying to steal a base. He was replaced by Roberto Perez, who might have to crouch Sunday if the Indians decide to rest Gomes, who's day-to-day as of this news and probably is best saved for the postseason. The veteran wound up getting stitches to address the injury but is expected to have them removed in a few days, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Narvaez left Saturday's game against the Twins with lower back stiffness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Narvaez collected an RBI single in his lone at-bat of the evening before he was replaced by Kevan Smith in the third inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but he'll be considered day-to-day for now.

Hedges is not starting Saturday against Arizona.

Hedges has gone just 2-for-20 over his last seven games. A.J. Ellis will start behind the plate Saturday.

Perez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Indians, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

Perez was going to be limited to serving as designated hitter for the season's final series but will instead get Saturday off. Ryan O'Hearn will be the Royals' designated hitter against the Indians as Hunter Dozier starts at first base.

Realmuto will hit the bench Saturday against the Mets, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Realmuto sits for the second time in three games. Bryan Holaday will get the start behind the plate in his place.

McCann is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

With the Tigers simply playing out the string in a losing season, they'll give McCann a day off as Grayson Greiner slips into the lineup. McCann, who has a disappointing .220/.267/.314 slash line in 117 games this season, will likely start the season finale Sunday.

Wynns is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader versus Houston, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Wynns will head to the bench after going 1-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday. In his place, Caleb Joseph will catch Dylan Bundy and bat ninth.

Maldonado will not start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

As expected, the Astros won't require either of their catchers to work both halves of the doubleheader. Maldonado will catch and bat eighth in the first game, with Brian McCann entering the lineup for the evening matchup.

Sanchez is out of the lineup versus the Red Sox on Saturday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Sanchez will get the afternoon off after going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double during Friday's victory. Austin Romine will catch Domingo German and bat eighth in his absence.

Contreras is out of the lineup against the Cardinals on Saturday.

Contreras will receive a standard day off after starting the past two games behind the plate. Victor Caratini will catch Cole Hamels and bat eighth in the lineup during Saturday's matinee.