Luke Maile
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May 24 2025Maile cleared outright waivers and accepted his assignment to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was DFA'd by the Royals this past Monday, but he'll remain in the organization after clearing waivers. He is slashing .286/.434/.381 with one steal, one homer and 10 RBI across 53 plate appearances in Triple-A this season. Maile made three major-league appearances for Kansas City in May, going 3-for-8 with a solo home run and an additional run across those outings.
May 19 2025The Royals designated Maile for assignment Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile came up at the beginning of May when Salvador Perez was unable to catch due to a hip issue and stuck around a bit as a third catcher even after Perez was cleared to don the catcher's gear. However, the Royals now have a better use for the roster spot. There's a good chance Maile clears waivers.
May 2 2025The Royals selected Maile's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Salvador Perez (hip) is banged up, so Maile is up to provide protection at catcher. Maile is a career .208/.274/.319 hitter over parts of nine big-league seasons.
Mar 23 2025The Royals granted Maile's request to be released from his contract Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile inked a minor-league contract in February but won't stick around after missing the Opening Day roster. The 34-year-old played in 55 games for the Reds last season and had a .178/.268/.252 slash line in 154 plate appearances.
Nov 1 2024The Reds declined Maile's $3.5 million club option for 2025 on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile slashed just .178/.268/.252 across 154 plate appearances last season, so the Reds will opt to move on from the 33-year-old backstop rather than give him a $500,000 raise from 2024.
Sep 9 2024Maile is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile picked up a start in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Mets while top backstop Tyler Stephenson received a breather, but Stephenson will be back behind the plate Monday. Since being activated from the 10-day injured list Aug. 2, Maile has started just seven times while going 2-for-21 at the dish.
Aug 2 2024The Reds activated Maile (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile has been out since early July with a herniated disc in his back but is ready to go after playing a couple rehab games with Triple-A Louisville. He'll regain his role as the backup catcher behind starter Tyler Stephenson.
Jul 30 2024Maile (back) was sent to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old landed on the shelf in early July with a herniated disc and was hoping to return just after the All-Star break, but his absence is now approaching a month. Maile still shouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment, so he could be back with the Reds within the next week.
Jul 7 2024Reds manager David Bell said Friday that he's hopeful that Maile (back) will be ready to return from the 10-day injured list shortly after the All-Star break, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was diagnosed with a herniated disc and placed on the IL on Friday after he had previously complained of a nerve issue on the lower right side near his hip following the Reds' 8-4 win over the Yankees on Thursday. Bell said that Maile has already received an injection to treat the injury, so the veteran backstop could be cleared to resume baseball activities once the shot takes full effect. Austin Wynns was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Friday and will serve as the backup to Tyler Stephenson while Maile is on the shelf.
Jul 5 2024Mailey was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a herniated disc in his back. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was removed from Thursday's contest with what was initially deemed a hip injury, but further evaluation revealed he's dealing with a herniated disc. The injury and subsequent IL stint means that Maile won't be eligible to return until after the All-Star break. Austin Wynns was brought up from Triple-A and should operate as Tyler Stephenson's primary backup.
Jun 29 2024Maile isn't in the Reds' lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-6 to begin the series, Maile will get a breather against Sonny Gray and the Cardinals on Saturday. Austin Wynns will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
Jun 23 2024Maile started at catcher and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile, who has eight steals over 414 career games in MLB, has showed off his "wheels" of late. He's stolen two bases over his last three starts. In between, he scored from second base on a sacrifice-suicide squeeze bunt Friday night. Maile started a second straight game behind the dish while Tyler Stephenson copes with an undisclosed injury. Stephenson eventually entered Saturday's game as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, which suggests Maile's run as the primary backstop could end in the coming days.
Jun 22 2024Maile went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile got the start in place of Tyler Stephenson (undisclosed) and scored an insurance run in the seventh inning. After Santiago Espinal reached on an error, Maile's double put runners on second and third, setting up TJ Friedl's sacrifice bunt. Red Sox pitcher Cam Booser's hurried throw home to nail Espinal went past Connor Wong and allowed Maile to score from second. It's unclear how much time Stephenson needs, but the Reds called up catcher Austin Wynns from Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Maile should be the primary starter for as long as Stephenson is unavailable.
Jun 10 2024Maile went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds' offense busted out the last week during the club's seven-game winning streak but was dormant Sunday. Maile launched his second homer and has hit safely in seven of the last nine games (7-for-23, .304).
May 1 2024Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile will make his fourth consecutive start while Tyler Stephenson tends to a hand injury. The Reds continue to view Stephenson as day-to-day, so Maile could soon be headed back to the No. 2 role behind the dish.
Apr 10 2024Maile will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile will get his fifth start behind the plate in the Reds' 12th game of the season Wednesday while Tyler Stephenson rests. Though Stephenson still appears to be viewed as the Reds' No. 1 catcher, Maile looks like he'll get the chance to start once per series while Cincinnati looks to keep Stephenson fresh for the duration of the campaign.
Mar 14 2024Maile went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's spring game against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Balls were flying out the park in Scottsdale, as the two teams combined for 10 home runs in a 19-11 victory for the Reds. Maile's grand slam was one of seven homers for Cincinnati. He's on a tear this spring, batting .471 with a 1.432 OPS, including two home runs and nine RBI. Maile is slated to back up Tyler Stephenson at catcher.
Oct 19 2023The Reds re-signed Maile to a one-year contract Thursday with a club option for 2025. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports that the guaranteed value of the deal is $3.5 million. Maile owns an underwhelming .212/.275/.328 career batting line in 380 major-league games, but the 32-year-old catcher has a solid defensive reputation and will return as an active backup to Tyler Stephenson, who often gets starts in the DH role.
Sep 27 2023Maile went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile and the rest of the lineup overcame a short three-inning outing from starter Hunter Greene. The journeyman catcher belted a solo homer in the third third inning, then lashed a two-out, two-run single in the fifth that plated the game-winning run. Maile has six home runs, 25 RBI and a .723 OPS over 75 games.
Sep 20 2023Maile (hand) is starting behind the dish and hitting ninth Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has been out a few days with a bruised hand, but it's not an overly serious issue. Maile is hitting .059 with two runs and one RBI in 17 at-bats this month.
Sep 19 2023Maile (hand) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile hasn't appeared in a game since Friday due to a bruised left hand, but X-rays taken Saturday turned up clean and he should be available off the bench Tuesday versus Minnesota. Tyler Stephenson is starting at catcher for the Reds and batting fifth.
Sep 18 2023Maile (hand) underwent X-rays Saturday which came back negative, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the X-rays confirming Maile has nothing more serious than a bruised hand, the catcher was available Sunday but did not appear in an 8-4 loss to the Mets.
Sep 16 2023Maile was scratched from the lineup Saturday against the Mets due to a bruised left hand. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Stephenson had been due for a day off but will instead start behind the plate. Assuming Maile's injury doesn't turn out to be anything worse than a bruise, he should be back in the lineup soon.
Jul 21 2023Maile went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile got the Reds on the board with a two-run shot off Alex Cobb in the bottom of the third and later added two singles, giving him his first three-hit game of the season. The catcher was 0-for-11 at the plate in July coming in, while the home run was his first since May 20 against the Yankees. He's caught all nine starts of rookie left-hander Andrew Abbott, who has a sterling 2.10 ERA and has given the starting rotation a lift.
May 22 2023Maile went 1-for-3 with a steal in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the first steal since 2019 for Maile, who's started three of the Reds' last four games behind the plate, with Tyler Stephenson getting more time at DH. The 32-year-old Maile has made the most of his expanded role, going 4-for-10 with two homers and four RBI in that span. While it's still hard to envision Maile becoming a regular fantasy option, he's gotten off to a nice start this season, slashing .286/.348/.548 with five RBI and six runs scored through 46 plate appearances.
May 17 2023Maile went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile extended Cincinnati's lead to 2-0 with an RBI double in the second inning. He'd add a home run, his second of the season, off Austin Gomber in the fifth. It was a solid showing from Maile in a rare start -- he's typically the Reds' third catching option behind Tyler Stephenson and Curt Casili. The veteran backstop is now slashing a solid .278/.333/.500 through 39 plate appearances this season.
Mar 10 2023The Reds plan to carry three catchers this year, with starter Tyler Stephenson getting many of his starts at first base and DH, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile drew raves from the Reds pitchers and coaching staff for his ability to call a game, so it wouldn't be a shock if he's called upon to start when one of their many young pitchers are on the mound. With Stepheson projected to start only four of every 10 games behind the plate, there will be plenty of work for Maile and Curt Casali.
Nov 28 2022Maile signed a one-year deal with the Reds on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile slashed .221/.301/.326 through 206 plate appearances last season for Cleveland, and found a decent amount of success against left-handed pitching (.300 AVG, 8 RBI). Tyler Stephenson will likely remain Cincinnati's primary option behind the plate, but Maile could still see a good chunk of playing time in 2023 as a backup.
Nov 18 2022The Guardians declined to tender Maile a contract for 2023, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile has bounced around between Tampa Bay, Toronto, Milwaukee and Cleveland so far in his big-league career. He provides quality defense behind the plate but packs little punch with the bat, and his pitch framing was poor last year according to Statcast.
Sep 19 2022Maile went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 11-4 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile sparked the Guardians' four-run rally in the eighth inning with a solo shot. The catcher has gone 4-for-25 (.160) across 11 games in September, though he's only logged an at-bat in eight of those contests. He's now slashing .221/.301/.337 with three homers, 16 RBI, 18 runs scored and 10 doubles through 186 plate appearances as the backup to Austin Hedges.
Aug 24 2022Maile went 2-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 7-0 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile tallied an RBI single off lefty starter Blake Snell with one out in the fourth to put Cleveland up 4-0. The catcher has been swinging a hot bat in August with a .394 average and 1.065 OPS over 33 at-bats in 10 games. Furthermore, the 31-year-old has eight RBI during that span and one hit or more in nine of those 10 contests.
Aug 15 2022Maile went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a 7-5 win over the Tigers in the second game of Monday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile didn't have any homers in the first four months of the season, but he's now hit two in his last four contests. The 31-year-old backup catcher has actually done well lately, going 10-for-23 (.435) during his seven-game hitting streak. For the season, he's up to a .235/.326/.361 slash line with two long balls, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored and nine doubles through 138 plate appearances. It's still unlikely he unseats Austin Hedges for the starting role behind the dish in Cleveland.
Aug 7 2022Maile went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk during Sunday's 1-0 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians were unable to generate much offensive production during Sunday's matchup, but Maile plated the team's only run with his solo blast in the bottom of the fifth inning. The 31-year-old's playing time has remained sporadic recently, but he's gone 5-for-9 with a homer, a double, four RBI and a run over his last three games.
Aug 2 2022Maile went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was the only Guardian with multiple hits in the contest. He knocked in two of their three runs with a second-inning single and a sixth-inning double. The catcher hit a meager .219 in 15 games in July, and he's likely to remain in a backup role to Austin Hedges over the final two months of the campaign. Maile has a .206/.308/.294 slash line with no home runs, nine doubles, eight RBI and 15 runs scored in 120 plate appearances this year.
Jul 10 2022Maile is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the bench for the third time in four games, Maile is set to serve as the Guardians' No. 2 catcher moving forward after top backstop Austin Hedges was reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list Friday.
Jul 6 2022Maile is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile and Sandy Leon have now alternated turns behind the plate for seven straight contests, and the two are expected to work in a timeshare at catcher until No. 1 backstop Austin Hedges (concussion) is ready to return from the 7-day injured list. In Tuesday's 11-4 loss, Maile went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored.
Jul 3 2022Maile is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was behind the plate for the second game of Saturday's twin bill, so he'll get a breather due to the quick turnaround for Sunday's series finale, which begins at 1:40 p.m. ET. Sandy Leon will catch for starting pitcher Triston McKenzie on Sunday, and the two backstops should continue to split work until Austin Hedges (concussion) returns from the 7-day injured list.
Jul 2 2022Maile isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile went 1-for-13 with three strikeouts over his last four games and will be out of the starting nine for a second consecutive matchup. Sandy Leon is starting at catcher and batting eighth.
Jun 30 2022Maile is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile will get a day off after he went 1-for-6 while starting the last two contests behind the plate. Sandy Leon will draw the start at catcher Thursday.
Jun 28 2022Maile is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Sandy Leon will be behind the plate for the front end of the twin bill, Maile looks poised to operate as Cleveland's No. 1 catcher this week after Austin Hedges (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Tuesday. Maile had already started both of the Guardians' last two games, going hitless in both contests.
Jun 15 2022Maile has gone 1-for-20 (.050) in nine games in June. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile's playing time is already fairly limited to begin with, and his recent performances have inspired no confidence. The 31-year-old has a .213/.304/.319 slash line with five RBI, eight runs scored and a 7:14 BB:K through 56 plate appearances this season. Austin Hedges will see most of the time behind the dish, while Maile will step in for starts once or twice a week.
May 23 2022Maile went 3-for-3 with a walk and three runs scored in Monday's 6-1 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile's first multi-hit game this season was a big one in his first game action since May 17. The catcher had previous recorded four double in his first seven games, but all three of his hits Monday were singles. He's still not seeing much playing time, as Austin Hedges has received the vast majority of the starts behind the dish.
May 11 2022Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile has provided one double in all four of his starts this season, but the 31-year-old doesn't appear primed for an increased role despite his early success at the dish. He'll be receiving the start at catcher Wednesday due to No. 1 backstop Austin Hedges getting a breather for a day game after a night game.
Apr 25 2022Maile (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile sustained a hamstring injury late in camp and was unavailable to begin the regular season, but he recently appeared in six rehab games and hit .563 with two homers, six runs, six RBI, four walks and three strikeouts. The 31-year-old will serve as the primary backup behind the dish after Bryan Lavastida was optioned to Triple-A Columbus.
Apr 24 2022Maile (hamstring) has gone 9-for-16 with two home runs, two doubles and four walks through the first six games of his rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sustaining the left hamstring injury in the penultimate week of spring training, Maile missed out on the Guardians' Opening Day roster. He was cleared to return to action in the minors April 15 and has proven his health as a hitter, but the Guardians may still want him to log some more innings behind the plate before bringing him back from the 10-day injured list. Whenever he's activated, Maile will likely replace Bryan Lavastida as the top backup behind No. 1 catcher Austin Hedges.
Apr 15 2022Maile (hamstring) reported to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday to start a rehab assignment. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile opened the season on the injured list with a hamstring injury but appears to be nearing full health. The 31-year-old signed a split deal with the Guardians this offseason and could serve as the backup catcher to Austin Hedges once activated.
Apr 2 2022Maile (hamstring) will open the season on the injured list, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was in camp on a minor-league deal and seemed to have a shot at the backup catcher job, but the hamstring injury he suffered while running the bases in late March put those plans on hold for now. Sandy Leon has also failed to make the team, leaving rookie Bryan Lavastida as the backup behind Austin Hedges.
Mar 26 2022Maile (hamstring) is expected to begin the season on the injured list, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile suffered the injury while running from first to third base in an early spring training contest. He has yet to retake the field. Austin Hedges and Sandy Leon will likely split time behind the dish in Maile's absence.
Mar 12 2022Maile signed a minor-league deal with the Guardians on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The contract pays Maile $900,000 if he makes the major-league roster. The 31-year-old hasn't done much at the plate over the course of his career, hitting .203/.258/.310, though he did post an .816 OPS in 15 games for the Brewers last season.
Nov 5 2021Maile refused his outright assignment to Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers on Friday and elected free agency, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile spent most of 2021 at Nashville and posted a .663 OPS, but he also appeared in 15 games for the Brewers and went 9-for-30 with four doubles and three RBI. The 30-year-old may need to settle for a minor-league this offseason.
Oct 8 2021Maile has been included on the Brewers' roster for the NLDS against Atlanta, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Top catcher Omar Narvaez and Manny Pina stayed relateivly healthy all season, so Maile spent most of 2021 at Triple-A Nashville, where he had a .663 OPS in 155 plate appearances. However, Maile took advantage of his 15-game stint in the majors, hitting .300/.382/.433 with four doubles, three RBI and six runs in 34 plate appearances. He should operate as Milwaukee's No. 3 catcher for the NLDS.
Sep 18 2021Maile was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile had served as the team's third catcher since being recalled Sept. 12. He made only one appearance in that span, collecting one hit in two at-bats and scoring two runs. With Avisail Garcia (back) out of the lineup for the last few days, the team called up Tim Lopes to serve as a versatile bench option.
Sep 12 2021Maile was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was optioned Friday but returns just two days later. He's unlikely to see too much playing time this time around, as he'll be merely the third-string catcher, with Rowdy Tellez (kneecap) hitting the injured list in a corresponding move.
Sep 10 2021Maile was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile had been serving as the Brewers' backup catcher while Manny Pina was out with an oblique injury. He'll head back to the minors now that Pina is ready to return.
Sep 4 2021Maile went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile doubled in the second inning off Kwang Hyun Kim, driving in Rowdy Tellez. In addition, he scored later in the inning on a Luis Urias single. The catcher has a double in all three games he's appeared in since being called up to replace Manny Pina (oblique). He is 7-for-26 in 11 games with the Brewers this season.
Sep 1 2021Maile was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile last saw the majors in May and will rejoin the big-league club Wednesday with Manny Pina (oblique) heading to the injured list. Maile has a .211/.318/.263 slash line in 22 plate appearances this season and should see occasional starts to spell primary catcher Omar Narvaez.
May 13 2021Maile was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile will head back to the minors after Omar Narvaez (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list as part of a corresponding move. Maile appeared in eight games during his time in the majors and hit .211 with a run and an RBI.
Apr 27 2021Maile was recalled by the Brewers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile will serve as the backup to Omar Narvaez while Manny Pina remains sidelined with a broken toe. Narvaez owns an excellent 1.051 OPS this season, so Maile may not get too many opportunities to start.
Mar 19 2021Maile was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old joined Milwaukee on a major-league deal in December but won't open the season on the roster after going 1-for-9 with four strikeouts in five spring games. Maile may have a hard time cracking the big-league roster this season with Omar Narvaez, Manny Pina and Jacob Nottingham (thumb) still in the mix.
Dec 1 2020Maile signed a major-league deal with the Brewers on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It seemed likely the 29-year-old would have to settle for a minor-league deal after missing the 2020 campaign due to finger surgery, but he was able to secure a major-league contract with the Brewers. Maile is a defense-first catcher with a .198/.252/.304 slash line in 215 career games. He shouldn't fill more than a backup role and joins a catching group that includes Jacob Nottingham, Omar Narvaez and Manny Pina (knee), though that player list could change ahead of Wednesday's non-tender deadline.
Oct 30 2020Maile (finger) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and outrighted to the minors Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile missed the entire season after undergoing finger surgery. As a 29-year-old with a career .198/.252/.304 slash line in 216 big-league games, he's understandably not a major part of the Pirates' plans going forward.
Jul 23 2020The Pirates placed Maile (finger) on the 60-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was ruled out for 10-to-12 weeks after undergoing surgery July 17 to repair a fractured index finger on his throwing hand, so the transaction comes as little surprise. The Pirates will proceed with Jacob Stallings and John Ryan Murphy as their two catchers on the Opening Day roster with Maile sidelined.
Jul 18 2020Maile underwent surgery to address his fractured right index finger Friday and will be sidelined 10-12 weeks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was poised to operate as Pittsburgh's primary backup catcher this season, but the lengthy recovery timeline means he's unlikely to see the field during the shortened season. John Ryan Murphy should step into the backup job behind starter Jacob Stallings.
Mar 5 2020Maile (hamstring) is in the lineup for Thursday's spring game against the Rays, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile's injury has kept him off the field since Feb. 25, but he will return to action Thursday and will hit sixth while getting the start behind the plate.
Feb 28 2020Maile was scratched from Friday's spring game with left hamstring tightness, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile was tabbed to start behind the plate Friday but will instead be unavailable due to the hamstring issue. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but he'll likely at least take a few days off.
Dec 16 2019Maile signed a major-league contract with the Pirates on Monday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The financial terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. Maile has barely hit like a backup catcher thus far in his big-league career, posting a .198/.252/.304 slash line over parts of five seasons, but he could have a chance to compete with Jacob Stallings for a starting role, barring further offseason additions.
Dec 2 2019Maile was non-tendered by the Blue Jays on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile has appeared in 159 games for Toronto over the past three seasons. He's hit .193 with seven home runs and 43 RBI over that span.
Sep 14 2019Maile (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is not in the lineup, as Danny Jansen gets the start behind the dish, but Maile is active for the contest. Look for him to work as the third-string catcher over the rest of the season.
Sep 10 2019Maile (oblique) is making solid progress in his rehab and could return within a week or so, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maile has been on the 10-day injured list since July 27 with a left oblique strain, though he could be back in action for the final few weeks of the regular season if all goes well. He's struggled to a .153 average with two homers and nine RBI over 42 games this season with Toronto.
Aug 27 2019Maile (oblique) has resumed throwing and catching and will start hitting soon, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.
Jul 27 2019Maile was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left oblique strain, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
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Jun 2 2018Maile went 2-for-2 with a solo homer, a double, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's loss to the Tigers.Maile doubled and scored in the third inning to tie the game at 1-1 before putting the Blue Jays up 3-2 in the fifth inning with a solo shot, his third homer of the season. He broke out of an 0-for-20 skid with his two-hit performance Saturday, and he's now hitting .272 with an .813 OPS through 29 games this season.
May 12 2018Maile went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Red Sox.It was a roller-coaster night for the Jays' backup catcher. He failed to corral a third strike against Sandy Leon in the fourth inning, and his late throw to first base sailed over Justin Smoak's head and allowed Brock Holt to scamper home, giving Boston a 3-2 lead. Maile atoned for his error in the seventh when his solo shot off Chris Sale tied the score, but he saved the best for last, crushing a two-run walkoff shot off Brian Johnson in the 12th. The 27-year-old hadn't homered at any level in almost a full calendar year, so don't expect a repeat performance any time soon, but Friday's heroics pushed his slash line through 17 big-league games this season to an eye-popping .339/.418/.542.
May 6 2018Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth Sunday against the Rays, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.It's the third starting assignment in four games for Maile, who has earned the extra work by slashing a blistering .319/.407/.404 in limited action this season. Maile has struck out in 29.6 percent of his plate appearances and owns a .484 BABIP, so it's difficult to envision him sustaining much offensive success for the long haul. Once Maile's bat predictably cools off, his starting opportunities should fall by the wayside, allowing Russell Martin to take on a larger portion of the playing time behind the plate.
Apr 16 2018Maile is 6-for-15 with four RBI and a stolen base in four games this season.Maile has seen few at-bats, but he's made the most of his playing time, batting .400 in his first four games. He currently sits behind Russell Martin on the depth chart, which seems unlikely to change barring an injury. At this point, the 27-year-old backstop possesses little fantasy value, as he'll likely only see the field when Martin needs a day off.
Sep 12 2017Maile went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run in Tuesday's come-from-behind win against the Orioles.The catcher's ninth-inning infield single off O's closer Zach Britton tied the game, opening the door for a heroic walkoff single by Richard Urena on the next at-bat. Maile has seen a decent amount of playing time since being recalled on Sep. 1 as part of roster expansions, but his efforts (.227) aren't worth much for fantasy purposes.
Sep 1 2017The Blue Jays activated Maile from the 10-day disabled list on Friday, John Lott of The Athletic Toronto reports.Maile has a .121 clip in the majors this year and will serve only as only an occasional contributor, with Russell Martin (oblique) returning soon and Miguel Montero occupying the top backup role.
Aug 8 2017Maile (knee) is still weeks away from returning, and he could be out until early September, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.An MRI of Maile's right knee revealed a meniscus tear that required surgery in early July. More than a month removed from when the injury occurred, the team still has no clear timeline for the catcher's return.
Jul 5 2017According to manager John Gibbons, Maile will require a procedure on the torn meniscus in his right knee, The Associated Press reports.The Jays were hopeful that surgery might be avoidable, but the skipper's comments made clear that Maile is headed under the knife. Any value that the backup catcher brought to deep leagues is now out the window. The recently acquired Miguel Montero steps in as the new reserve behind Russell Martin.
Jul 5 2017Maile underwent an MRI on Tuesday, revealing a torn meniscus in his right knee, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reports.Maile landed on the DL prior to Tuesday's afternoon game against the Yankees with inflammation, but the situation became much more significant following the results of the MRI. The team is considering all options, including different treatment plans while surgery remains on the table. It is unclear what the timetable would look like if Maile does indeed need to go the surgical route, but he could miss an extended period of time moving forward.
Jul 4 2017Maile was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with right knee inflammation, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.Though the Blue Jays will use the open spot on the active roster for newly acquired backstop Miguel Montero, it doesn't seem that Maile's move to the DL is the result of a phantom injury. According to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca, Maile is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday, suggesting a more serious issue than simple inflammation may be at play. Regardless of the severity of his condition, Maile may be bound for Triple-A Buffalo once he's activated unless manager John Gibbons decides to carry three catchers.
Jun 7 2017Maile went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to Oakland, ending his five-game hitting streak.With Russell Martin having neck issues of late, Maile has enjoyed increased playing time. Starting six of the team's last seven games behind the dish, Maile has gone 6-for-20 (.300) with a home run. Unfortunately for the 26-year-old, the counting stats haven't been there, and he's struck out in 40 percent of his at-bats over the stretch.
May 15 2017Maile is not in the lineup Monday against the Braves, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.Maile has filled in for Russell Martin (shoulder/neck) while he's been on the disabled list, although after batting just .032 (1-for-31) on the season thus far, Maile will head to the bench for the evening. Michael Ohlman will assume catching duties in his stead.