MLB Player News

Kelly is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Kelly will get a day off after he started behind plate the previous two contests. Miguel Amaya will receive the nod at catcher and bat eighth for the series finale in Kansas City.

Mack is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Agustin Ramirez will make a start behind the plate as Mack gets a breather. Mack handled catching duties in the first two games of the series, going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts to bring his season batting average down to .232.

Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Heineman will get a breather for the series finale after making starts behind the dish Friday and Saturday. Moises Ballesteros will handle catching duties Sunday.

Rodriguez (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Rodriguez will receive a third straight game off while he tends to left hip discomfort. Henry Davis will draw another start behind the plate in place of Rodriguez, who is considered day-to-day.

Wong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Wong will give way to Jake Rogers behind the plate after starting four of Boston's previous five contests. Though he remains the top option on the depth chart for now, Wong will move into the No. 2 role as soon as the rehabbing Adley Rutschman (wrist) is deemed ready to make his Red Sox debut.

Rutschman (wrist) went 1-for-2 with two walks, two RBI and two runs scored for Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

He caught only five innings, but thanks to Worcester's offensive explosion -- they won 19-0 -- Rutschman got four plate appearances. He also threw out a runner attempting to steal. The veteran backstop is expected to operate as Worcester's designated hitter Sunday, per Ian Browne of MLB.com. Following Sunday's game, the Red Sox will evaluate Rutschman to determine if more time in the minors is required before he makes his debut with the big club.

Jansen (forearm) threw to bases for a second time Saturday, MLB.com reports.

The veteran catcher, who is working his way back from a forearm strain, also caught a live batting practice session from Jack Leiter (ankle) on Saturday. Jansen has been catching bullpens during his IL stint and could be close to returning.

Diaz isn't in the starting lineup Saturday versus San Diego.

Diaz will get a deserved rest after starting behind the plate in each of Houston's previous four games. Christian Vazquez is getting a turn at catcher in Diaz's stead against the Padres.

Rodriguez was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets due to left hip discomfort.

The Pirates' medical staff is still in the process of evaluating Rodriguez and should provide more details regarding the severity of his injury in the near future. In the meantime, Henry Davis will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Kirk isn't in the starting lineup Saturday versus Philadelphia.

Kirk will begin on the bench after starting both Thursday and Friday, going 4-for-8 with three RBI in that pair of contests. Brandon Valenzuela is getting a turn behind the plate in Kirk's stead.