• Placed on paternity list
    Stephenson was placed on the paternity list Friday.

    Advice: Stephenson was scratched from Thursday's game and then stepped away from the team to be present for the birth of his child. By rule, he can miss up to two additional games. Rotowire.com Friday, 1:02 pm
  • Perez has two-hit game in win Thursday
    Salvador Perez went 2-for-3 against the Guardians on Thursday.

    Advice: Perez has hit safely in four consecutive games. He’s seen his average drop from .321 at the end of May to .283. The Royals lineup desperately needs his bat to wake up again. This was only his third multi-hit game in June, but maybe it’s the start of a hot streak. Rotoworld Thursday, 7:44 pm
     
  • Scratched from Thursday's lineup
    Stephenson (personal) was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Stephenson was scratched moments before first pitch to be present for the birth of his child. He'll likely be placed on the paternity list and will miss between one and three additional games. Luke Maile took over behind the dish. Rotowire.com Thursday, 4:55 pm
  • Marlins release catcher Christian Bethancourt
    Marlins released C Christian Bethancourt.

    Advice: So much for sticking around as emergency organizational depth. Bethancourt went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week by the Marlins. The 32-year-old veteran backstop batted just .159/.198/.268 with two homers in 88 plate appearances over 38 games this season before being cut loose. Rotoworld Thursday, 4:55 pm
  • Tyler Stephenson scratched from Thursday’s lineup
    Tyler Stephenson was scratched from the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Stephenson left the club on Thursday evening to be with his pregnant wife, according to a team statement. There’s a strong possibility he’s away from the team for the next couple days. It’ll be Luke Maile handling the catching duties in his absence. Austin Wynns would most likely come back up from Triple-A Louisville, if he’s gone more than a day or two. Rotoworld Thursday, 4:52 pm
  • Marlins outright Christian Bethancourt to Triple-A
    Marlins sent C Christian Bethancourt outright to Triple-A Jacksonville.

    Advice: Bethancourt went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week by the Marlins. The 32-year-old veteran backstop will most likely wind up electing free agency, but there’s a chance he decides to stick around as extra organizational depth. Rotoworld Thursday, 3:08 pm
  • Out of Thursday's lineup
    Jansen isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Thursday against the Yankees.

    Advice: Jansen broke an 0-for-12 skid with a double during Wednesday's victory, and he'll now get a breather for Thursday's series opener. Alejandro Kirk will start behind the dish and bat eighth. Rotowire.com Thursday, 1:00 pm
     
  • Resting Thursday
    Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

    Advice: Barnhart had started behind the plate in three of the past four games but will get a breather for the day game after the night game. Jose Herrera will handle the catching duties Thursday, but Barnhart looks poised to serve as the Diamondbacks' top backstop until Gabriel Moreno (thumb) is back from the injured list. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:50 am
  • Receiving afternoon off
    Bailey is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Bailey will get a breather for Thursday's day game after he started behind the plate in both of the first two games of the series. Curt Casali will spell him at catcher, forming a battery with starting pitcher Jordan Hicks. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:10 am