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Yankees catcher Chris Stewart was a thorn in Baltimore's side for the entire three-game series against the Orioles. On Sunday, Stewart recorded two hits and added a walk. 

Stewart went 2 for 2 with a walk in the 2-1 loss Sunday. He also stole his fourth base of the season. 

The 31-year-old backstop went 3 for 6 in the series with four walks for the Yankees. He's batting .248 on the year with 13 RBI. 

Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco said the sore back that kept him out of the lineup Saturday against the Mariners was feeling better Sunday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. However, Mesoraco was still out of the starting lineup Sunday.

Mesoraco is batting .288 (15 for 52) with one double, two home runs and six RBI in his last 16 games (14 starts).

The Padres announced Sunday catcher Yasmani Grandal was placed on the 60-day disabled list with a right knee sprain. Although, it was reported Saturday Grandal suffered damage to the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee as a result of Anthony Rendon sliding into Grandal's leg, per MLB.com.

Grandal is scheduled for X-rays Sunday and MRI Monday to determine if he needs season-ending surgery.

Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal will be placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday after suffering damage to the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee during Saturday's game against the Nationals, according to MLB.com. Grandal was injured on a play at the plate.

"I thought I'd have time to get my foot out," Grandal said. "I didn't really expect the impact. I knew that something was wrong. You just don't get knee pain for no reason."

Grandal will receive an X-ray on his knee Sunday before having an MRI Monday. If Grandal needs surgery, then his season will be over. Rene Rivera is being summoned from Triple-A Tucson to take Grandal's roster spot and Nick Hundley should assume the starting catcher duties.

"It was one of those rare plays where you've got to keep your foot on the plate if you're going to get an out," said Grandal, who was using crutches after the game. "It happens."

The All-Star game starters were announced Saturday, with 34 of the American League's 35 roster spots officially unveiled. The final roster spot will be decided via a fan vote prior to the game.

The AL Starters -- selected by fans -- features Joe Mauer, Chris Davis, Robinson Cano, J.J. Hardy, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, Adam Jones, Jose Bautista and David Ortiz.

The pitching staff is made up of Max Scherzer, Felix Hernandez, Clay Buchholz, Brett Cecil, Justin Verlander, Justin Masterson, Chris Sale, Mariano Rivera, Bartolo Colon, Yu Darvish, Hisashi Iwakuma, Jesse Crain, Joe Nathan and Glen Perkins.

12 position players were selected as reserves: Prince Fielder, Torii Hunter, Jhonny Peralta, Dustin Pedroia, Nelson Cruz, Ben Zobrist, Jason Castro, Edwin Encarnacion, Alex Gordon, Jason Kipnis, Manny Machado and Salvador Perez.

Joaquin Benoit, Steve Delabar, David Robertson, Tanner Scheppers and Koji Uehara are the five players included in the Final Vote.

Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal was officially diagnosed with a sprained right knee, the team announced after he left Saturday's game against the Nationals. Grandal had to be carried off the field after a collision at the plate.

The team is expected to update his condition after the game, though it is not clear yet whether he will be undergoing an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.  

Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Nationals, due to a right leg injury suffered while blocking the plate. Grandal had to be carried off the field, and was unable to put weight on the leg.

The nature and full extent of the injury are not yet known, but the Padres will likely give an update on his status soon.  

Royals catcher Salvador Perez made it through a full game Tuesday against the Indians despite limping while legging out a double in the second inning. Royals trainer Nick Kenney and manager Ned Yost checked on Perez before leaving him in the game.

"About five days ago, he fouled a ball off his shin, and the first inning he was blocking a curveball and it bounced up and hit that spot. It's a little sore," Yost said, per MLB.com.

Mets catcher prospect Travis d'Arnaud, who is rehabbing a broken left foot, had discomfort while running on flat ground, according to ESPN. However, it was to be expected, according to Mets' personnel.

He has been sidelined for Triple-A Las Vegas since mid-April, delaying his MLB debut.

Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco was the hero of Saturday's 6-4 win over the Rangers, hitting a two-run homer in the top of the 11th inning. The home run, which was his fourth of the season, was Mesoraco's only hit in five at-bats.

Mesoraco has hit .238/.313/.371 in 143 at-bats but just .208/.300/.325 in 77 at-bats on the road.