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  • Gary Sanchez C | MIL

    Yankees' Gary Sanchez: Likely out until late August

    Sanchez (groin) is expected to remain on the 10-day disabled list at least until late August, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Sanchez was placed on the disabled list Tuesday with a right groin strain. General manager Brian Cashman stated the Yankees are hopeful Sanchez could return near the end of August, although it could be longer. Until then, they'll ride with Austin Romine and Kyle Higashioka behind the dish.

  • James McCann C | ARI

    Tigers' James McCann: Takes seat in series finale

    McCann is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    McCann will get the day off after making three straight starts behind the dish. John Hicks is slated to bat cleanup and handle the catching duties in his stead.

  • Elias Diaz C | TEX

    Pirates' Elias Diaz: Heads to bench

    Diaz is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Indians.

    The Pirates will hold Diaz out for the day game after the night game after the backstop made his sixth consecutive start in Tuesday's 9-4 win. Jacob Stallings will catch for Jameson Taillon in the series finale.

  • Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal: On bench Wednesday

    Grandal is not in the lineup against the Phillies on Wednesday.

    It shouldn't come as a surprise that Grandal will get a little rest after going 3-for-7 with two home runs during Tuesday's 16-inning defeat. Austin Barnes will handle the catching duties for the series finale while batting eighth in the order.

  • Mets' Devin Mesoraco: Takes seat

    Mesoraco is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

    Mesoraco is just getting a routine day off after he was behind the plate for the first two games of the series. Kevin Plawecki checks in as the Mets' catcher, working as the batterymate for starting pitcher Corey Oswalt.

  • Yan Gomes C | CHC

    Indians' Yan Gomes: Gets breather in series finale

    Gomes is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Pirates, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

    Gomes is set for a day off as Jameson Taillon is set to toe the rubber for the opposition. Roberto Perez will handle the catching duties and bat eighth with Gomes riding the bench.

  • Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal: Continues home run binge

    Grandal went 3-for-7 with two solo home runs and four strikeouts during Tuesday's 16-inning loss at Philadelphia.

    Grandal now has four homers in his last five starts, but will almost assuredly get the day off Wednesday after catching all 16 innings and 233 pitches Tuesday night. The 29-year-old has a .259/.356/.493 slash line with 16 home runs and 50 RBI in 278 at-bats in 2018.

  • Marlins' J.T. Realmuto: Drives in four

    Realmuto went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's win over the Braves.

    Realmuto also added a sacrifice fly to help bring his season RBI total to 49. The 27-year-old has been a consistent force this season with a .304/.529/.884 slash line and 13 home runs in 74 games.

  • Royals' Salvador Perez: Three-hit day Tuesday

    Perez went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Tigers.

    Perez singled home a run in the third, then provided a solo shot in the fifth inning and a double in the eighth. The .227/.264/.414 slash line isn't quite up to par with what the 28-year-old has typically produced, but he's managed to still be a valuable contributor with 15 homers and 47 RBI.

  • Padres' Francisco Mejia: Making Padres organization debut Tuesday

    Mejia was held out of action by the Padres following their trade for him until Tuesday because of a bruised arm, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Mejia made his debut Tuesday night for Triple-A El Paso. He had been repeatedly hit in the same place by foul balls. It'll be interesting to see how long the Padres keep Mejia at catcher, as his defensive abilities there have been questioned, whereas the incumbent Austin Hedges is considered a strong defensive catcher.

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