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Keibert Ruiz
Likely available Friday
Ruiz was unavailable Wednesday against the Giants due to an illness, but he should be available Friday versus Oakland since the Nationals demoted No. 3 catcher Drew Millas after Wednesday's contest.
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Garrett Stubbs
Likely to start Monday?
Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia speculates Stubbs will start behind the plate Monday against the Cardinals.
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Chadwick Tromp
Backup role secure
Sean Murphy hasn't resumed swinging a bat since suffering an oblique strain March 29, according to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, indicating Tromp's role as Atlanta's backup catcher is likely secure for at least the next couple weeks.
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Travis d'Arnaud
Run as starter might get extended
Sean Murphy has yet to resume swinging a bat since suffering an oblique strain March 29, per Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, which positions d'Arnaud for a potentially lengthy run as Atlanta's primary catcher.
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Francisco Alvarez
No movement on extension
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Mets haven't approached Alvarez regarding a contract extension.
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Joey Bart
Extended look in Pittsburgh?
Manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that Yasmani Grandal is still "a ways away" from returning from his foot injury, per Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which sets up Bart to serve as the backup to starting catcher Henry Davis for the foreseeable future.
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Joey Bart
Unlikely to clear waivers
According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Bart is expected to be claimed off waivers after being designated for assignment by the Giants on Sunday.
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Travis d'Arnaud
Chance for more playing time
Sean Murphy was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies with left oblique tightness, which could open the door for d'Arnaud to serve as Atlanta's primary catcher.
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Will Smith
Significant deferrals in extension
Smith's 10-year, $140 million extension with the Dodgers includes $50 million in deferred money, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
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Jake Rogers
Starts not limited to catcher
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch indicated Wednesday that Rogers could see starts at a position other than catcher by saying that "both catchers [will be] in the lineup at the same time," reports Evan Woodbery of MLive.com.
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Will Smith
Discussing contract extension
The Dodgers and Smith are discussing a long-term contract extension, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
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Eric Haase
Might be odd man out
Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel doesn't expect the Brewers to include Haase on their Opening Day roster.
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Jason Delay
Chance to win backup job?
Manager Derek Shelton hasn't named a backup to starting catcher Yasmani Grandal, per Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, indicating Delay could win the job during spring training.
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Blake Sabol
Roster odds slimming
The signings of Matt Chapman and Jorge Soler in recent weeks likely reduce the chances of Sabol making the Giants' Opening Day roster.
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Francisco Mejia
Reunion with Tampa Bay possible
Mejia has had talks with the Rays about a reunion, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Eric Haase
Should still make roster
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Haase is still expected to be included on Milwaukee's Opening Day roster despite the signing of Gary Sanchez.
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Francisco Alvarez
No progress on extension
According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, Alvarez said Tuesday "there is nothing" in regard to contract talks with the Mets.
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Austin Wells
Focusing on catching
Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday the Yankees don't plan to play Wells at another position besides catcher in the immediate future, reports Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News.
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Gary Sanchez
Deal not official
Sanchez has yet to report to the Brewers' spring training and hasn't officially signed a contract with the team, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Gary Sanchez
Under consideration by Pittsburgh
The Pirates are among the clubs showing interest in Sanchez, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
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Samuel Basallo
Teams inquiring
Basallo has received trade interest from other teams, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
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Omar Narvaez
Mets open to trading
The Mets have informed clubs they are open to trading Narvaez, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
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Matt Thaiss
Drawing interest
Thaiss is drawing trade interest from other clubs, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
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Joey Bart
On way out of town?
Bart could be used as a trade chip following the Giants' signing of Tom Murphy, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Andrew Knizner
Drawing interest from Miami
The Marlins have interest in Knizner, Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald report.
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