MLB Player News

Murphy isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Atlanta seems to have fallen into a pattern of alternating between Murphy and Drake Baldwin behind the plate, and Saturday will mark the latter's turn to start after Murphy went 2-for-4 with a home run Friday.

Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Stephenson has gone just 4-for-20 with nine strikeouts across his last five games and will step out of the starting nine Saturday, allowing Jose Trevino to start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Ramirez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay.

Ramirez will get a breather Saturday after going 5-for-18 with a homer, three RBI and three runs scored over his last five games. His absence will put Nick Fortes behind the plate to catch for Sandy Alcantara.

The Nationals released Knizner on Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Knizner has been phenomenal at Triple-A Rochester this season, slashing .382/.516/.500 with 11 RBI and 10 runs scored across 91 plate appearances. The 30-year-old backstop had the ability to opt out of his minor-league deal this weekend, so he'll now enter free agency and presumably pursue a major-league contract, given how well he's done in the minors.

Dingler isn't part of the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Dingler started each of Detroit's last five games, and he'll get a rest day Saturday against Eric Lauer and the Blue Jays. In Dingler's place, Tomas Nido will catch and bat ninth. In 127 plate appearances, Dingler is slashing .270/.299/.434.

Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Detroit.

Kirk will get a day to reset after going 0-for-8 with a strikeout over his last two games. Tyler Heineman will catch for Eric Lauer instead and bat eighth.

Kelly isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Kelly will give way to Miguel Amaya behind the plate Saturday after going 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's win.

Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

After going 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Friday's series opener, Alvarez will step out of the lineup Saturday to give Luis Torrens a chance to start behind the dish.

Wells isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Wells will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's series opener. J.C. Escarra will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.

Murphy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Red Sox.

The backstop went back-to-back with Matt Olson in the second inning off Garrett Crochet. It was Murphy's eighth homer in 28 contests this season but his first long ball since April 26, snapping a 12-game drought. With Drake Baldwin surging, Murphy may need to pick up the pace at the plate to avoid losing even more playing time to the rookie.