MLB Player News

Catcher Yan Gomes has been one of the most productive hitters in the Indians lineup this season - but that's not saying much. Even a recent slump doesn't change that status.

Gomes peaked at .280 after starting May on a 19-for-59 stretch in which he hit safely in 12 of 15 games. He had three home runs and 10 RBI during one 10-game period early in the month. But he needed a single in the ninth inning Wednesday to halt an 0-for-11 skid.

He boasts a decent .265/.314/.438 stat line on the season with six homers, 19 RBI and 23 runs scored for the impotent Indians.

Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal is in the starting lineup and batting eighth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Grandal left Tuesday's game with a hand injury after being hit by a ball while catching, but his X-rays came back clean and the injury won't cost him any time. He has hit .194/.279/.389 with five home runs and 15 RBI in 108 at-bats.

The Dodgers have acquired catcher Johnny Monell from the Orioles, a source has told SB Nation. What was provided in return has yet to be revealed.

The 28-year-old Monell has struggled at Triple-A Norfolk this season. He owns a stat line of .209/.280/286. He has earned just eight at-bats in the major leagues during his career.

He has been assigned to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to the Baltimore Sun.

Giants backup catcher Hector Sanchez has been cleared for action after being sidelined with a head injury sustained when he took a foul ball off the mask Monday.

Sanchez has just one hit in his last 15 at-bats.

The hand injury to Padres starting catcher Yasmani Grandal might not be as severe as first feared. Initial x-rays on it came back negaive, per the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Grandal, who hurt the hand on a backswing Tuesday night, has been a mess at the plate. He has just two hits in his last 33 at-bats as his average has dipped under .200 for the first time since he started the season 0 for 2.

The Mets have changed their plans for catcher Travis d'Arnaud. It was anticipated that he would come off the 7-day concussion disabled list Wednesday, but he will not.

He has rejoined the team, however, and should be activated soon.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez was not in the team's starting lineup Wednesday against the Astros.

It's assumed to be a normal day of rest for the catcher. In 170 at-bats, Perez is hitting .259/.311/.406. He should return to the lineup Thursday.

Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco has come back down to Earth recently, but managed to make an impact in a 6-3 loss to the Dodgers Tuesday.

Mesoraco had just one hit in the loss, but made it count. He clubbed a two-run home run in the eighth inning, as the Reds tried to make a comeback. He finished the game, 1 for 4 with two RBI from the home run.

Mesoraco is still hitting .361 in 83 at-bats this season, but is just 3 for 29 over his last eight games. 

Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal left Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks in the seventh inning, after being hit on the hand while catching.

Paul Goldschmidt's backswing caught Grandal, though he was awarded first base on catcher's interference. Grandal had to leave the game, though the team did not provide an update on his status by the time the game ended. 

Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud (concussion) is expected to be activated off the 7-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Pirates, general manager Sandy Alderson said. d'Arnaud will play his third and final game on a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton Tuesday.