MLB Player News

Realmuto went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's loss to the Phillies.

Realmuto has been a bright spot for the Marlins this season, hitting .311 with nine home runs and 11 stolen bases. The backstop has been very consistent this year, hitting at least .284 in every month. Just 25, Realmuto should continue to produce through September and into 2017.

Stassi was recalled from Triple-A Fresno on Monday, MLB.com reports.

Stassi will rejoin the Astros to provide depth at the catching position, but his playing time will likely be limited behind Evan Gattis and Jason Castro.

Leon is out of the lineup Monday against the Padres, Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reports.

Leon will take a seat for a regular maintenance day after starting four straight contests for the Red Sox. Bryan Holaday will get the call behind the plate in his stead.

Vazquez was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday.

Pawtucket is out of contention for the International League playoffs, and with the team's season ending Monday, Vazquez will join the Red Sox to provide some extra catching depth. While Vazquez is a difference maker behind the plate in controlling the run game, his porous bat coupled with Sandy Leon's ongoing success means that he likely won't see many starts in September.

Contreras is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

With the Cubs playing a string of four day games in a row, Contreras is sitting for the second time during that span, this time giving way to Miguel Montero. The rookie has been one of the top fantasy catchers since his promotion to the big leauges, cobbling together a .268/.342/.455 batting line to go with nine long balls, 29 RBI and 27 runs in his 237 plate appearances.

Stewart (knee) was activated from the 15-day DL prior to Sunday's 10-0 loss to the Brewers. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout during the contest and threw out the Brewers' Keon Broxton at third base on an attempted steal.

Stewart had been sidelined for the entire second half with a left knee injury that nearly required surgery. He'll likely see about one or two starts a week over the rest of the season as the backup behind regular starting catcher Francisco Cervelli.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

D'arnaud went 4-for-10 over his last three starts, but he will be held out Sunday for the second time in three days. Rene Rivera will get the nod behind the plate Sunday night.

Perez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

It's a standard off day for Perez in the series finale, with Chris Gimenez assuming duties behind the plate. Look for Perez to return to the lineup Monday against the Astros.

Grandal is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

Grandal will take a seat after catching three straight games, giving way to Austin Barnes behind the plate. Barnes is much more familiar with Sunday's starter, Jose De Leon, as the two paired up frequently in the minors this season.

Maldonado is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

Maldonado will get a regular day of rest after catching five consecutive contests for the Brewers. Manny Pina will man the backstop in his stead.