MLB Player News

Realmuto went 2-for-4 with a walk and a grand slam in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.

The catcher now has 10 homers and 31 RBI over 56 games to accompany his stellar .308/.365/.548 slash line. Realmuto has far and away been the Marlins' best player this season, and he should be a shoo-in for his first All-Star Game appearance next month.

Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Reds.

Contreras launched his home run -- his fifth of the season -- over the right field wall in the second inning off Anthony DeSclafani. It was his first home run and only fourth extra-base hit since May 12. That has resulted in a disappointing .422 slugging percentage, which is 50 points below his career mark.

Barnhart went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer against the Cubs on Saturday.

Barnhart began the Reds' offensive onslaught Saturday, with his home run coming in the first inning off right-hander Luke Farrell. It was his fifth home run of the season and second in his past seven games. Barnhart doesn't produce exceptionally in any area, but he receives steady playing time and chips in across most categories, making him viable in deep formats.

Hedges (elbow) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list provided a final checkup goes smoothly, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Hedges hasn't played since April while dealing with right elbow tendinitis. Prior to the injury, he was hitting a miserable .173/.235/.293. Hedges' return could push Raffy Lopez back to the minors.

Maldonado is not starting Saturday against the Blue Jays.

Maldonado will sit after starting six straight games behind the plate. Jose Briceno will get the nod in his place.

Gomes is out of the lineup against the Tigers on Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Gomes will head to the bench for a standard day off following three straight starts, including an 0-for-4 showing during Friday's victory. In his absence, Roberto Perez will catch Trevor Bauer.

Sanchez is out of the lineup against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.

Sanchez will take a seat as Austin Romine sets up behind the plate to catch Sonny Gray during Saturday's matinee. Over 62 games this year, Sanchez is slashing .194/.292/.441 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI. Look for him to return to the lineup Sunday.

Murphy is out of the lineup against Miami on Saturday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Murphy will take a seat after going 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two RBI during Friday's victory. In his absence, Tony Wolters will catch Tyler Anderson.

Realmuto went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

The catcher started off the series in Coors Field with a bang, but he doesn't need altitude to produce big numbers -- Realmuto's slashing .356/.356/.667 with three homers, seven RBI and 10 runs over his last 11 games, pushing his OPS on the year up to .895.

Narvaez went 3-for-4 with a run and two RBI in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the A's.

Narvaez slashed a two-run single off starter Chris Bassitt in the second inning, giving him nine RBI on the year. Narvaez has registered multi-hit performances in five of his last seven games, moving his slash line to .241/.320/.339 on the season. The 26-year-old figures to continue sharing time behind the plate with Kevan Smith for the time being.