MLB Player News

Perez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Tigers.

Although officially listed as No. 2 on the depth chart, Perez continues to play his way into the lineup on a routine basis. In seven starts this month, the catcher is 8-for-26 (.308) with three home runs and nine RBI. Perez is a solid play in daily formats on days when he's in the lineup.

Grandal is out of Wednesday's lineup agains the Giants, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

He is hitting just .033/.189/.133 with one home run and 16 strikeouts in 30 September at-bats. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish and hit sixth.

Realmuto is out of the lineup against the Phillies on Wednesday.

Realmuto retreats to the bench following eight straight starts, including a two-hit game with a pair of doubles during Tuesday's loss. In his place, AJ Ellis will handle the catching duties.

Vazquez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the A's, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.

After starting two consecutive games, over which he went 4-for-8 with three RBI, Vazquez will get the night off. Sandy Leon will serve as Boston's backstop with Vazquez out.

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

Gomes was behind the plate for the Indians' AL record-tying 20th consecutive win a night earlier, so he'll take a seat and give way to Roberto Perez behind the plate for the afternoon affair. The improved offense of Gomez and Perez has played a major part in the Tribe's lengthy win streak, with Gomes hitting .311 with three home runs, 10 RBI and nine runs over the club's last 20 games.

Higashioka (shoulder) is off the 7-day DL at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

With the Triple-A playoffs in full swing, Higashioka returned to the club last Friday after missing about three weeks with a shoulder strain. The Yankees acquired another catcher in Erik Kratz for their 40-man roster during that span, but Higashioka could still be in line to be called up as added catching depth once the minor-league season comes to an end.

Maile went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run in Tuesday's come-from-behind win against the Orioles.

The catcher's ninth-inning infield single off O's closer Zach Britton tied the game, opening the door for a heroic walkoff single by Richard Urena in the next at-bat. Maile has seen a decent amount of playing time since being recalled on Sept. 1 as part of roster expansions, but his efforts (.227) aren't worth much for fantasy purposes.

Barnhart is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Stuart Turner will step in as Barnhart sits after catching three straight games. Barnhart is off to a nice start to September (8-for-21 with eight RBI) and should continue to see the bulk of the work behind the plate for the Reds.

McCann is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Indians.

Despite being in the midst of a modest five-game hitting streak, McCann will get the day off following five consecutive starts behind the dish. Bryan Holaday will draw the start at backstop in his stead.

Contreras is starting behind the dish and hitting cleanup Tuesday against the Mets.

He struck out in a pinch-hit appearance Sunday, but this will mark his first start since Aug. 9, as the Cubs get their star backstop back from a hamstring injury in time to help with the playoff push. The Cubs will be able to give him at least a day or two off per week, as they are currently carrying five catchers on the active roster.