MLB Player News

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Barnes would be recalled from the minors when rosters expand Sept. 1, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

Barnes will serve as the Dodgers' No. 3 catcher behind Yasmani Grandal and Carlos Ruiz while also assuming a utility role around the infield. Everyday at-bats won't be in the offing for Barnes, who has slashed .292/.378/.435 over 377 plate appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City, but given how many injuries the Dodgers have suffered throughout this season, the quality depth he provides won't be taken for granted.

Barnhart (hand) is out of Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Barnhart will remain out of the lineup with a sore hand, giving way to Ramon Cabrera behind the dish. Until further notice, consider Barnhart day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Angels.

Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Contreras had a good showing at the plate Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a run scored. However, he'll have a maintenance day Sunday as David Ross gets the nod to start behind the dish against Brock Stewart and the Dodgers.

Perez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers.

Tribe manager Terry Francona is likely just extending Perez a breather after he was behind the plate for the last four games, highlighted by a 4-for-5, three-RBI showing at the dish in Friday's series opener. Chris Gimenez will make the start Sunday, but Perez will continue serving as the Indians' top catcher until Yan Gomes (shoulder) returns from the DL, likely in early September.

Maldonado is sitting out Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Manny Pina will start behind the dish as Maldonado gets the day off. Maldonado has started four of Milwaukee's last seven games and has gone just 3-for-14 over said outings.

McCann will be in the lineup Sunday against the Angels. He will bat eighth.

Tyler Skaggs is on the mound for the Halos and McCann is better against lefties. His slash line against southpaws is .253/.321/.547. He's worth the roll of the proverbial dice in daily formats.

Rupp is out of Sunday's lineup against the Mets, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports.

Rupp will have a routine day off for Sunday's series finale against Robert Gsellman and the Mets. He'll give way to A.J. Ellis behind the plate.

Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a home run and two walks in Saturday's win over the Orioles.

The rookie's opposite-field homer bounced off the top of the outfield wall and into the stands to give him an even .400 average. The 23-year-old also flashed some defense by throwing out a runner trying to steal second base. To emphasize both his outstanding performance in August, as well as the lack of available production at his position, Sanchez already ranks near the top-15 at catcher in standard mixed leagues despite having played only one month this year.

Barnhart (hand) is not in the lineup Saturday against Arizona, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Barnhart was scratched from Friday's lineup due to soreness in his hand, and he'll remain out Saturday as Ramon Cabrera gets another start behind the plate. While Barnhart's hand is making progress, he's still expected to miss another day or two.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

D'Arnaud hit an RBI double in Friday's win, snapping a streak of seven straight starts without an extra-base hit. The highlights have been few and far between for d'Arnaud all season but he is putting together his best month so far (.283/.328/.400). Rene Rivera will replace him behind the plate Saturday.