MLB Player News

Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a double, two solo home runs and four runs scored in Sunday's 16-7 win over the Rangers.

Sanchez and teammate Aaron Judge went deep twice in this one. Serving a three-game suspension for his role in a brawl against Detroit did little to slow down the scorching slugger, who has mustered multiple hits in two of three games since his return after producing multi-hit efforts in three of his last four contests prior to sitting out. Sanchez now has 30 home runs in 106 games this year after slugging 20 in 53 games last season.

Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and five total RBI on Sunday during the Reds' 10-5 win over the Mets.

The backstop knocked two in on an eighth-inning double before leaving the yard in the ninth to drive in the other three. Barnhart will continue splitting time with Stuart Turner, though Devin Mesoraco (foot) may return before the end of the season to add another wrinkle to a typically uninspiring fantasy picture.

Stallings was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

With Francisco Cervelli dealing with a quadricep injury, Stallings will serve as the Pirates' third option at catcher behind Elias Diaz and Chris Stewart. Stallings put together a solid year with Indianapolis, where he hit .301/.358/.431 over 62 games.

Grandal is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Grandal has failed to reach base over the Dodgers last four games (12 plate appearances). Grandal will sit out Sunday while Austin Barnes starts at catcher and hits fifth.

Hedges is not in the lineup Sunday against Arizona.

Hedges played well Saturday, as he went 2-for-4 with a run scored and another driven in. However, after starting three consecutive games he'll get the day off as Luis Torrens starts behind the dish.

Contreras is available from the bench Sunday against the Brewers, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Contreras was activated from the disabled list Sunday, and although he's not in the starting lineup, he'll be ready to play if called upon. Contreras should return to the lineup soon and will look to pick up where he left off, as he'd gone 9-for-29 (.310) with five home runs and 11 RBI over his last seven games before hitting the DL.

Contreras (hamstring) was activated from the disabled list Sunday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Although Contreras was brought off the disabled list, he's not in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Brewers. However, with the Cubs having Monday off, it's likely that Contreras will return to serving as the team's go-to backstop in the near future. Rene Rivera is hitting eighth and starting behind the dish Sunday.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

D'Arnaud will get the night off after starting three of the last four games behind the dish, going 5-for-11 with a home run over that stretch. Kevin Plawecki will start at backstop in his stead. Look for d'Arnaud to return to action for Sunday's matinee.

Vazquez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.

Vazquez will get the day off after starting three of the past four games behind the plate and going 3-for-10 over that stretch. Sandy Leon will start behind the dish in his stead.

Contreras (hamstring) went 1-for-2 with two walks as the DH for High-A Myrtle Beach on Friday.

Contreras looked comfortable at the plate and will have his hamstring evaluated Saturday. If all goes well, he could be activated from the disabled list soon. The catcher has been out since Aug. 11, and his activation would shift Alex Avila to a reserve role, though the Cubs would likely ease Contreras back into action to make sure he doesn't tweak his hamstring.