MLB Player News

Basallo isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

Basallo just received a day off Saturday, and he's started only eight of 13 games this month. Since returning from the injured list Aug. 19, Basallo is batting just .150 with a .467 OPS across 68 trips to the plate. Carlos Narvaez is starting at catcher and batting ninth Monday.

Knizner went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.

Knizner hit a two-run shot off Nick Pivetta in the second inning, getting the Giants on the scoreboard. Knizner has recorded an extra-base hit in each of his last two appearances but is batting just .105 with two runs scored, a home run and a double across 20 plate appearances in September. Overall, he's slashing .174/.240/.370 with five runs scored, three RBI and two long balls in 50 plate appearances this season.

Moreno went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-6 loss to Texas.

Moreno swatted his solo shot in the fourth inning to pull the Diamondbacks within a run. It was his 13th of the season to go along with 73 RBI. He served as the designated hitter Sunday, as manager Torey Lovullo seeks to keep Moreno's bat in the lineup during the postseason push. Sunday marked Moreno's 23rd start at DH.

Wells went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Mets.

Wells' first hit since Sept. 2 was a big one, his first homer since a two-homer outburst Aug. 30 against the Red Sox. Despite a rough season at the dish, the left-handed-hitting backstop remains the Yankees' primary catcher. He's slashing a paltry .179/.279/.307 with 11 homers, seven doubles, 29 RBI and 56 runs scored over 360 plate appearances.

Realmuto went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, an RBI single and an additional run scored during Sunday's 9-4 win over Atlanta on Sunday.

Realmuto put the Phillies up 2-1 early with a two-run homer in the second inning before contributing to Philadelphia's seven-run eighth with a single that brought Bryson Stott home. Realmuto's three hits tied a season high he set twice prior to Sunday's game, and it was also the fifth time he drove in at least three runs. He has a .654 OPS with three steals, 11 home runs and 49 RBI across 425 plate appearances this season.

Amaya went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Pirates.

Making the start in place of Carson Kelly, Amaya delivered his sixth home run of the season in the fifth inning with a runner on. Kelly ultimately appeared as a pinch hitter, and he's clearly been Chicago's top catcher this year, which limits Amaya's fantasy upside. As it stands, the 27-year-old is best used as a daily option on days when he does find himself in the lineup, but his role is otherwise too small to generate much value in standard formats.

Jensen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Jensen started the previous five games -- going 5-for-19 with three doubles and two homers -- and will receive a day off with lefty Payton Tolle pitching for the Red Sox. Luke Maile will step in behind the plate for the series finale in Boston.

Hicks is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Hicks has a .646 OPS through nine games in September and will hit the bench Sunday after starting the first two games of the series versus Houston. Nick Fortes is working behind the plate and batting ninth in the finale.

Heim is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Mariners on Sunday.

Heim will get a breather after going 2-for-8 over the first two games of the series against Seattle. Brian Serven will start behind home plate and bat eighth while forming a battery with southpaw Jacob Lopez.

Langeliers is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Mariners on Sunday.

Langeliers made his return from the IL on Saturday, going 1-for-3 with an RBI in a 19-1 loss to Seattle. Max Muncy will serve as the designated hitter Sunday while Brian Serven starts behind home plate.