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The Padres announced Monday that catcher Yasmani Grandal has "significant damage" to the ACL and MCL in his right need and will undergo surgery in a few weeks.

Grandal suffered the injury on a play at the plate during a slide by Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon. The surgery means Grandal will end the season with a .216/.352/.341 line, one home run and nine RBI in 88 at-bats.

Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco was a late addition to the team's starting lineup Monday.

Ryan Hanigan was initally scheduled to start against the Brewers, but has been scratched. No reason has been given for the change. Mesoraco will hit eighth and face off against Kyle Lohse. He's hitting .248/.326/.373 in 153 at-bats. 

Tigers catching prospect James McCann, playing at Double-A Erie, replaced Chicago catcher Josh Phegley, who hit his first career homer Sunday, on the roster for Team USA in the Futures Game, MLB.com reports. 

McCann was Detroit's top pick two years ago in the First-Year Player Draft. McCann struggled hitting in his first pro season but is batting .288 with 15 doubles, three homers and 36 RBI this season. Manager Jim Leyland said he's defensively good enough to play in the majors.

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.