MLB Player News

Hernandez was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Hernandez is slashing just .197/.263/.352 in 142 at-bats with Double-A Jackson this season, so the Diamondbacks decided to remove him from the 40-man roster in order to open up a spot for Rubby De La Rosa to join the big-league bullpen. The Diamondbacks are already carrying a trio of catchers at the major-league level, so Hernandez was deemed expendable. He'll likely report back to Double-A if he passes through waivers untouched.

Sanchez (foot, quad) was activated from the disabled list Friday, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Sanchez is ready to rejoin the big club after appearing in four rehab games for Triple-A El Paso over the past week. The 27-year-old, who slashed .091/.167/.227 in 22 at-bats before landing on the DL, should return to his role as backup catcher to Austin Hedges.

Gomes is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup with the Twins.

Roberto Perez will take his place behind home plate for the second time in the last three games. Neither catcher has emerged as an offensive threat, so they'll likely continue to split duties down the road.

Vazquez is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Angels, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.

It's the second day off in the past three games for the young catcher, as Sandy Leon gets the start behind the plate. Vazquez is hitting just .205/.416/.211 this month, a contributing factor to his stagnant playing time.

Contreras is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.

Despite clubbing two homers in his last four games, Contreras will head to the bench as Miguel Montero takes over behind the dish. The 25-year-old, who is slashing .249/.311/.423 in 64 games (222 plate appearances) this season, should be back in the lineup for Saturday's matinee contest.

Narvaez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Oakland.

Narvaez will get the day off for the fourth time in the last five days as Kevan Smith sets up behind the plate for the series opener. Smith put together a 3-for-5 day with one RBI on Thursday, which marked the third time in his last five appearances that he's collected multiple hits. As long as Smith continues to hit like this, there won't be much playing time left over for Narvaez.

Moore was placed on the 7-day disabled list Friday for Triple-A Columbus with a right quad injury.

The injury may explain Moore's recent skid at the plate following his solid start to the season. The 33-year-old is hitting just .114/.205/.200 over his last 11 games after batting .295 with nine RBI in May. It's unclear as to the severity of the ailment at this point, but anything extensive would certainly put a damper on an otherwise productive year.

D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers.

The blast, d'Arnaud's eighth of the year, snapped a 10-game homerless drought for the backstop. His .226/.293/.459 slash line in 44 games is underwhelming, but at least the 28-year-old is on pace to top his previous career high of 13 home runs.

Diaz is expected to split time with Chris Stewart while starter Francisco Cervelli (concussion) remains sidelined. "I don't think it's important to designate a starter," manager Clint Hurdle told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "Both guys are going to catch and be used appropriately."

It wouldn't be surprising to see Diaz get the bulk of starts over Stewart, though it sounds as if Hurdle has a plan mapped out. Diaz went hitless in four at-bats Thursday, lowering his batting average to .276.

Grandal is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Despite knocking three homers over the last two games, Grandal will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale. Austin Barnes will take over behind the dish for him, while Grandal should be back in action Friday against the Rockies.