Travis D'arnaud
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 26 2025D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two total RBI in a 5-2 win against Boston on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud tied the game with his solo shot in the fourth inning and followed with an RBI single in the fifth. The veteran backstop finished with three hits, equaling the amount he had collected over his previous 26 at-bats coming into Wednesday. D'Arnaud has worked as the backup behind Logan O'Hoppe throughout the campaign and has posted a .225/.271/.383 slash line with four homers and 12 RBI through 129 plate appearances.
Jun 10 2025D'Arnaud hit a solo home run in his lone at-bat in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud was on the bench to begin Tuesday's contest, but he delivered the game-tying homer as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. He's homered twice while going 6-for-12 over four games in June. The veteran catcher is up to a .234/.287/.394 slash line with three homers, seven RBI, five runs scored and six doubles over 101 plate appearances. Even with a strong run of form at the plate, it's unlikely d'Arnaud displaces Logan O'Hoppe as the Angels' starting catcher.
Jun 6 2025D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud's homer in the fourth inning tied the game at 4-4. The catcher isn't quite alternating starts with fellow backstop Logan O'Hoppe, but d'Arnaud has done enough with the bat lately to command more than just a backup role. He is 11-for-33 (.333) with two homers, two doubles and five RBI over his last 10 games. For the season, he has a .233/.281/.367 slash line, two homers, six RBI and four runs scored across 96 plate appearances.
Jun 4 2025D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While all three knocks were singles, it was still another strong performance from d'Arnaud. The veteran catcher has seen steady work behind Logan O'Hoppe over the last few weeks and has responded by batting .310 (9-for-29) since May 18 with two doubles, a homer and three RBI.
May 18 2025D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI single during Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud lifted a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning off Anthony Banda, helping the Halos pull off the series sweep of their Los Angeles counterparts. The performance snapped a four-game hitting drought for d'Arnaud, who went 0-for-15 with seven strikeouts during that stretch. D'Arnaud is slashing .200/.250/.317 in 64 plate appearances this season while operating as Logan O'Hoppe's backup.
Mar 30 2025D'Arnaud will start at catcher and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will enter the lineup for the first time this season after Logan O'Hoppe caught the Angels' first two contests. Though he posted a respectable .738 OPS over 341 plate appearances while filling in for Sean Murphy with Atlanta in 2024, d'Arnaud will likely struggle to reach that level of playing time this season. The 25-year-old O'Hoppe is viewed as both the Angels' present and future behind the dish, so d'Arnaud may be in store for just a couple starts per week when the young backstop needs a rest.
Nov 12 2024The Angels signed d'Arnaud to a two-year, $12 million contract Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta declined d'Arnaud's $8 million club option for 2025 last week, but the veteran catcher quickly found a multi-year pact with a new organization. It's not an ideal landing spot for fantasy since d'Arnaud will be second on the catching depth chart behind Logan O'Hoppe, but he could still play enough to be a viable option in deeper formats. D'Arnaud, who turns 36 in February, slashed .238/.302/.436 with 15 home runs over 99 regular-season games in 2024.
Nov 4 2024Atlanta declined d'Arnaud's $8 million club option for 2025 on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said last month that the team planned to exercise d'Arnaud's option, but evidently feelings changed since then. The emergence of catching prospect Drake Baldwin could have played into the club's decision, as Baldwin is viewed as nearly major-league ready and could potentially be paired with Sean Murphy in 2025. D'Arnaud, who turns 36 in February, should be able to land a starting job somewhere after slashing .238/.302/.436 with 15 home runs over 99 games in 2024.
Oct 4 2024Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Friday that the team plans to exercise d'Arnaud's $8 million club option for 2025, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game Atlanta reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Between that and Sean Murphy's $15 million salary, Atlanta will be paying a healthy $23 million to its catching duo in 2025. D'Arnaud usurped Murphy as the club's preferred starter down the stretch this season and finished with a .238/.302/.436 batting line and 15 home runs in 2024. He and Murphy are likely to share the catching duties pretty evenly in 2025.
Oct 2 2024D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting Game 1 of the series and going 1-for-4 with a double, d'Arnaud will now take a seat on the bench while Sean Murphy catches for Max Fried, batting eighth.
Sep 29 2024D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather Sunday after hitting a walk-off solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over Kansas City. Sean Murphy will start behind home plate and bat seventh.
Sep 28 2024D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has had few big moments in September -- he's hitting just .163 (7-for-43) with two extra-base hits this month. The walk-off blast was his 15th homer of the year, making this the fourth season in his career he's reached that mark. The catcher has added a .236/.301/.439 slash line with 48 RBI, 39 runs scored, 16 doubles and one stolen base over 335 plate appearances. He has been evenly splitting time behind the dish with Sean Murphy lately.
Sep 27 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will take a seat for a second consecutive game, giving way to Sean Murphy behind the dish. D'Arnaud hasn't had a multi-hit game since Aug. 13.
Sep 25 2024D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started the series opener Tuesday, but he'll begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Sean Murphy will start at catcher for Atlanta and will bat eighth.
Sep 22 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud and Sean Murphy have been alternating turns behind the plate since the former returned from the paternity list Sept. 12. After d'Arnaud started at catcher and went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts in Saturday's 6-2 win, Murphy will enter the lineup Sunday.
Sep 18 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has alternated starts behind the plate with Sean Murphy since the former returned from the paternity list last Thursday. Murphy will get the nod Wednesday after d'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a walk in Tuesday's 6-5 loss.
Sep 16 2024D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sean Murphy will start at catcher for Atlanta on Monday. He and d'Arnaud wound up splitting the catching duties during the four-game series with the Dodgers, with both making two starts apiece.
Sep 12 2024Atlanta reinstated d'Arnaud (personal) from the paternity list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will rejoin Atlanta ahead of its four-game home series against the Dodgers that begins Friday after he missed each of the team's three games earlier this week while welcoming a new addition to his family. Atlanta optioned No. 3 catcher Chadwick Tromp to Triple-A Gwinnett to clear room on the 28-man active roster for d'Arnaud.
Sep 9 2024Atlanta placed d'Arnaud on the paternity list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will likely miss the next three games before rejoining the active roster for the weekend series against the Dodgers. Chadwick Tromp was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move and will back up Sean Murphy at catcher for the next few days.
Sep 8 2024D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather after going 2-for-8 with one run scored across the first two games of the series. Sean Murphy will start behind home plate and bat fifth against Toronto right-hander Yariel Rodriguez.
Sep 5 2024D'Arnaud isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has seemingly taken over as Atlanta's primary option behind the plate, but he will take a seat Thursday while Sean Murphy catches for Reynaldo Lopez and bats sixth.
Sep 1 2024D'Arnaud will start at catcher and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta's timeshare at catcher has tilted in favor of d'Arnaud lately, as he'll pick up his sixth start in nine games Sunday. D'Arnaud holds an 89-point edge in OPS (.774 to .685) over Murphy this season, and that disparity may be enough for the former to see the larger share of playing time behind the dish despite the latter's bigger contract.
Aug 24 2024D'Arnaud (wrist) will start at catcher and bat fifth Saturday against Washington, Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing Atlanta's last five games due to wrist soreness that stemmed from an HBP last Saturday, d'Arnaud will now make his return to the starting lineup. The 35-year-old backstop has appeared in nine games this month, going 5-for-28 with two homers and seven RBI.
Aug 21 2024Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said that d'Arnaud (wrist) is available off the bench to catch Wednesday versus the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud hasn't played since being hit in the wrist by a pitch Saturday against the Angels. He's feeling much better, although it's not clear when he might be ready to return to the lineup. Sean Murphy will make his third straight start at catcher Wednesday.
Aug 20 2024D'Arnaud is still feeling pain in his wrist and is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud was hit by a pitch in the wrist Saturday and was held out of Sunday's game due to the issue. While he carries a day-to-day designation, the catcher is still experiencing soreness. Sean Murphy will be behind the dish and bat fifth Tuesday.
Aug 17 2024d'Arnaud was hit by a pitch in the wrist during the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Angels and isn't expected to play in Sunday's series finale, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: d'Arnaud remained in the game to run -- and eventually scored -- but was replaced behind the plate by Sean Murphy in the bottom of the seventh. While the injury doesn't appear to be anything serious, Atlanta will give d'Arnaud a rest Sunday ahead of Monday's team off day. Still, expect the 35-year-old to continue to be evaluated to ensure the hit-by-pitch didn't cause any structural damage.
Aug 14 2024D'Arnaud went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud went deep off Kyle Harrison in the third to extend Atlanta's lead to 3-1. He later reached on an infield single in the 10th inning, which plated another run that wound up being the difference in the game. The 35-year-old backstop now has two homers in his last two starts and five RBI over the last three games for Atlanta. For the year, d'Arnaud is slashing .255/.313/.485 with 13 homers, 40 RBI, 32 runs, a steal and a 17:59 BB:K in 256 plate appearances.
Aug 11 2024D'Arnaud went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 9-8 loss to Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud was in an 0-for-10 skid at the plate before lifting a two-run blast in the fourth inning to extend Atlanta's lead to 3-0. The catcher has five homers among 13 hits over his last 12 contests, and he's added nine RBI and nine runs scored in that span. For the year, he's maintained a .252/.312/.473 slash line with 12 homers, 37 RBI, 31 runs scored, one stolen base and 14 doubles over 76 contests.
Jul 31 2024D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran catcher went back-to-back with Matt Olson in the fourth and eighth innings, as they became the third pair of teammates in Atlanta history to accomplish that feat. It's d'Arnaud's second multi-homer performance in his last seven games, adding to an impressive July that has seen him bat .370 (17-for-46) with nine runs and 10 RBI over 14 games, in addition to the four long balls.
Jul 29 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he'll be on the bench Monday, d'Arnaud had started at catcher in three of the past four games and may have moved into a near-even timeshare with Sean Murphy. D'Arnaud is currently in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's slugged two home runs and has drawn three walks. Murphy, meanwhile, has gone 2-for-19 with no extra-base hits over his last seven games, with his struggles prompting manager Brian Snitker to increasingly favor the hotter bat of the two catchers.
Jul 15 2024D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with two homers, a walk, a stolen base, four RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud didn't get going until later in the game. He distanced Atlanta with a three-run blast in the sixth to put them up 5-1 and then followed up with a solo home run in the eighth. The 35-year-old backstop also reached via a walk and swiped his first base of the year. The home runs were d'Arnaud's first since June 22 and are a continuation of a strong month at the plate so far. Over 26 plate appearances, d'Arnaud is slashing .333/.385/.625 with seven RBI and four runs scored in July. He continues to be in a timeshare behind the plate with Sean Murphy and won't have a clear path to an everyday role unless Murphy were to pick up another injury.
Jun 22 2024D'Arnaud went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While his playing time has been limited in June, d'Arnaud is starting to make the most of it. He has a homer in two of his last three games, giving him seven long balls on the year. The catcher is at a .242/.310/.464 slash line with 24 RBI, 21 runs scored, 13 doubles and no stolen bases over 171 plate appearances. While Sean Murphy has struggled at the plate this season, he's hitting .244 in June, which has been enough to keep d'Arnaud in the backup catcher role.
Jun 16 2024d'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: d'Arnaud's second-inning homer was his sixth of the season but his first since April 22. It was also just the third multi-hit performance for d'Arnaud since late April, a span of 31 games. d'Arnaud has seen his playing time reduced dramatically since the return of Sean Murphy, seeing action in just eight games, and collecting 24 at-bats since Murphy's return in late May from an oblique injury.
Jun 12 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will probably get the start at catcher in Thursday's series finale in Baltimore -- which is a day game after a night game -- but the veteran backstop has seen his playing time take a steady dip since Sean Murphy returned from the injured list May 27. Murphy will get his 11th start in 15 games since his return, with d'Arnaud getting the nod at catcher for the four other contests.
May 27 2024D'Arnaud is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sean Murphy is making his long-awaited return from the injured list Monday, so d'Arnaud will begin this one on the bench. It's likely that Murphy won't shoulder too big of a workload initially, so expect d'Arnaud to continue seeing plenty of reps. The 35-year-old should retain value in two-catcher leagues even with his playing time expected to dip.
May 25 2024D'Arnaud isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-4 with two RBI during Friday's loss, d'Arnaud will take a seat Saturday while Chadwick Tromp starts behind the plate, batting eighth.
May 23 2024D'Arnaud is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He started the first two contest of the series, but with Thursday's finale being a day game, d'Arnaud will get a breather. Atlanta will go with Chadwick Tromp as its catcher for starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver.
May 21 2024D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with an RBI in the second game of Monday's doubleheader split with the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran catcher sat out Sunday's game and Monday's matinee after taking a foul tip off his facemask Friday, but d'Arnaud cleared the concussion protocol and looked none the worse for wear in his return to the lineup. He's slashing .274/.350/.509 through 120 plate appearances this season with five homers and 17 RBI, but with Sean Murphy (oblique) expected to begin a rehab assignment this week, d'Arnaud's stint as Atlanta's No. 1 backstop could come to a close by the end of the month.
May 20 2024D'Arnaud (head) will catch and bat fifth in the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud hasn't played since being removed from last Friday's game due to dizziness, but he passed concussion tests and is back in the lineup following a couple days of rest. He has an .836 OPS with five home runs over 36 games with Atlanta this season.
May 19 2024D'Arnaud (head) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres but is expected to start behind the plate in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran catcher reported dizziness after taking a foul ball off his mask Friday, but he's avoided a concussion and will return to action for Monday night's series finale. Chadwick Tromp is starting behind the plate Sunday and will do so again for Game 1 of the twin bill.
May 18 2024D'Arnaud (head) isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud exited Friday's contest with dizziness after taking a foul ball off his facemask, but he was cleared of a concussion immediately after the game. As a precaution, Atlanta will give the 35-year-old backstop the next two days off, but he is available to play in an emergency situation, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Chadwick Tromp will fill in behind the dish Saturday and Sunday.
May 17 2024D'Arnaud was diagnosed with a head contusion after leaving Friday's game against the Padres in the sixth inning, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud reported dizziness after taking a foul ball off his facemask during the fifth inning. Manager Brian Snitker said that d'Arnaud passed all the initial tests for a potential concussion, but the team will evaluate him again Saturday before making a decision on his status going forward.
May 12 2024D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather Sunday after starting in each of the last four games. He's gone 4-for-18 in May but has registered a hit in each of his last three contests. Chadwick Tromp will start behind the plate and bat ninth against Mets right-hander Luis Severino.
May 1 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was behind the plate for Tuesday's 3-2 loss, so d'Arnaud will get a break for Wednesday's afternoon contest. Chadwick Tromp will start at catcher and will form a battery with starting pitcher Chris Sale.
Apr 28 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather as Atlanta wraps up its series with a day game. Chadwick Tromp will get a turn behind the plate in place of d'Arnaud, who went 1-for-6 with a double and an RBI between the first two contests of the series.
Apr 24 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud looks to be getting a breather after he caught both of the first two games of the series versus the Marlins. Chadwick Tromp will be behind the plate Wednesday, forming a battery with starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez.
Apr 22 2024D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's win over Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud knocked a 365-foot home run off Ryan Weathers in the fourth inning to give him his fifth homer in four games. The recent hot stretch is a welcome sight for the veteran catcher as he was previously slashing .200/.250/.311 over 48 plate appearances. D'Arnaud should continue garnering the majority of playing time in Atlanta until Sean Murphy (oblique) returns.
Apr 21 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After he totaled four homers and eight RBI in the first two games of the series, d'Arnaud will head to the bench for Sunday's finale. Chadwick Tromp will step in behind the plate to catch for Darious Vines.
Apr 20 2024D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with three home runs and six RBI during Friday's 8-3 victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud hadn't registered a home run in his first 14 contests before going deep three times Friday -- the first time he's done so in one game since 2019. His offensive outburst propelled him from a .591 OPS to .819 through 52 plate appearances this season.
Apr 14 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will receive a routine breather for the series finale after he started behind the plate Friday and Saturday while going 2-for-7 with a double. Chadwick Tromp will handle catching duties Sunday.
Apr 11 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will effectively get two straight rest days; Wednesday's game was postponed, and he'll now hit the bench for Thursday's series finale while Chadwick Tromp draws the start behind the plate. While Sean Murphy (oblique) remains on the 10-day injured list, d'Arnaud should continue to see the bulk of the starts at catcher.
Apr 7 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be getting a routine maintenance day after he was behind the dish for both of the first two games of the series with the Diamondbacks. Chadwick Tromp will spell d'Arnaud as Atlanta's catcher Sunday.
Apr 2 2024D'Arnaud isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Tuesday's game versus the White Sox, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has rotated starts with Chadwick Tromp since Sean Murphy (oblique) landed on the injured list. Tuesday will mark Tromp's turn to start behind the plate, and he will bat ninth while d'Arnaud rests.
Mar 31 2024D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old is now operating as Atlanta's No. 1 catcher after Sean Murphy suffered an oblique strain Opening Day, but d'Arnaud will take a seat for Sunday afternoon's season finale. Chadwick Tromp will step in behind the plate for Atlanta.
Mar 14 2024D'Arnaud went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and two runs scored in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran backstop has had a solid start to his spring, batting .333 (5-for-15) through seven games, but Wednesday's double was his first extra-base hit. With Sean Murphy locked into the starting role behind the plate and Marcell Ozuna an everyday designated hitter, d'Arnaud could see his workload decline a bit further this season -- he went from 426 plate appearances in 2022 to 292 in 2023. Atlanta also signed Adam Duvall to bolster its outfield, likely further locking in Ozuna as a DH.
Oct 11 2023D'Arnaud is starting at catcher and batting sixth Wednesday in Game 3 of the NLDS versus the Phillies, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud receives a second straight start after slugging a two-run home run in Atlanta's comeback victory in Game 2. Sean Murphy will begin this one on the bench.
Oct 9 2023D'Arnaud will start at catcher and bat sixth Monday in Game 2 of the NLDS versus the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sean Murphy got the call behind the dish in the Game 1 loss, but Atlanta will turn to d'Arnaud in Game 2 as they look to even the series. For what it's worth, d'Arnaud is 8-for-21 with one home run in 23 career plate appearances against Philadelphia's Game 2 starter, Zack Wheeler.
Sep 7 2023D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against the Cardinals in an 8-5 win Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta hit five homers in the contest, with d'Arnaud's two-run blast in the seventh inning being the only one that wasn't a solo shot. The long ball was the backstop's second in three games following a stretch of 17 contests during which he batted just .190 without leaving the park. D'Arnaud has 11 home runs on the season, reaching double digits in that category for the sixth time in 11 major-league campaigns.
Sep 1 2023D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud snapped a homer-drought dating back to July 23. The catcher hit a meager .190 with five doubles and nine RBI over the 17 games in between homers. For the season, he's up to a .246/.304/.441 slash line with 10 long balls, 34 RBI, 28 runs scored and 11 doubles through 58 contests, playing as the backup to Sean Murphy.
Aug 9 2023D'Arnaud went 3-for-5 with three doubles and two RBI in Tuesday's 8-6 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His third two-bagger of the night was the biggest, as d'Arnaud ripped a curveball from Pittsburgh closer David Bednar into left field to kick-start a three-run rally for Atlanta that erased a 6-5 deficit. The veteran catcher had been scuffling at the plate lately, and even after Tuesday's performance he's batting just .220 (11-for-50) since the beginning of July, but eight of those 11 hits -- five doubles and three homers -- have gone for extra bases and he's racked up 10 RBI.
Jul 23 2023D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud's second-inning blast was his first hit since the All-Star break -- he'd gone 0-for-9 across his last three contests. The catcher logged multiple extra base-hits for the second time this season. He's slashing a solid .264/.333/.493 with nine homers, 24 RBI, 20 runs scored and six doubles through 159 plate appearances. While he's limited to a backup role behind Sean Murphy, d'Arnaud's numbers are enough to help in NL-only and two-catcher fantasy formats.
Jul 18 2023D'Arnaud signed a one-year, $8 million contract with Atlanta on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal also includes an $8 million club option for 2025 with no buyout. The 34-year-old backstop has seen a drop in playing time since the arrival of Sean Murphy, but d'Arnaud has made the most of his opportunities with a .265/.338/.478 slash line through 151 plate appearances this season.
Jul 10 2023D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran catcher made franchise history when he took Zach Eflin deep in the fourth inning, as it marked the 26th straight game in which Atlanta batters had hit at least one homer -- a new record. D'Arnaud heads into the All-Star break with eight homers on the season, including four in his last seven starts, but his playing time remains erratic behind Sean Murphy at catcher and Marcell Ozuna at DH.
Jul 2 2023d'Arnaud went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-2 with a walk in his first three plate appearances, d'Arnaud came through for fantasy managers in the eighth inning by clubbing a two-run homer off Andrew Nardi. The long ball was his seventh of the campaign and his fifth in his last 10 games. Through 34 appearances, d'Arnaud is slashing .279/.358/.492 while striking out at an 18.2 percent clip.
Jun 25 2023D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old started the past five games with Sean Murphy (hamstring) banged up and went 6-for-10 with two homers the past two days, but Murphy will rejoin the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Cincinnati. D'Arnaud has an .839 OPS this year but will now revert back to a secondary role since Murphy is healthy.
Jun 24 2023D'Arnaud went 4-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-6 win against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second-through-fifth hitters in Atlanta's lineup each had multiple hits, and d'Arnaud led the charge with four knocks, including a second-inning solo shot that opened the scoring. It was the second four-hit game of the campaign for the backstop, with the other coming March 30 against Washington. D'Arnaud has started at catcher in five straight games while Sean Murphy (hamstring) has been on the shelf, and he's batted .333 (7-for-21) with two homers and four RBI over that span.
Jun 17 2023D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 8-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Dinelson Lamet deep for a two-run shot in the first inning and then did it again in the third, giving d'Arnaud the 100th and 101st homers of his career. The 34-year-old backstop has four homers and 14 RBI in 25 games this season, with three of those long balls coming in his last five starts, and his .281/.340/.461 slash line has him on pace for his highst OPS since he rang up a career-best .919 mark in 2020.
Jun 9 2023D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, four total runs and two walks in Thursday's 13-10 extra-inning win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran backstop hit one of five long balls for Atlanta in the contest, contributing to the team's comeback with a two-run shot in the eighth inning. The multi-hit effort was d'Arnaud's fifth in 20 games this season. He is the clear No. 2 option behind Sean Murphy on the catcher depth chart but has still provided plenty of offense, slashing .303/.346/.434 with two homers, 10 RBI and 10 runs over 81 plate appearances.
Jun 6 2023D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sean Murphy will catch and Marcell Ozuna is serving as Atlanta's designated hitter. D'Arnaud got off to an encouraging start this season, but he has slashed just .231/.286/.333 in 42 plate appearances since returning from the concussion IL nearly a month ago. He's drawn only 10 starts in that timeframe.
May 22 2023D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took George Kirby deep in the sixth inning to cap the scoring for Atlanta. D'Arnaud missed over a month due to a concussion and has only played 13 games so far this season, but the 34-year-old has been plenty productive, slashing .314/.340/.431 with one homer, four runs and six RBI.
May 16 2023D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sean Murphy is catching and batting third, with Eddie Rosario filling the DH role and hitting fifth. D'Arnaud has gone 2-for-10 with zero extra-base hits and four strikeouts since returning last week from the concussion IL.
May 12 2023D'Arnaud is starting in the designated hitter spot and batting seventh for Atlanta on Friday in Toronto, Grant McAuley of 929 The Game reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has now started two of three since returning from the concussion injured list, with one coming at catcher and the other at DH. Sean Murphy will catch Spencer Strider, and Marcell Ozuna will be on the bench.
May 10 2023D'Arnaud is starting at catcher and batting seventh for Atlanta on Wednesday versus the Red Sox, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first start since early April for d'Arnaud, who returned earlier this week from a concussion. Sean Murphy is also in the lineup at designated hitter.
May 9 2023D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will be a bench option for Atlanta in his first game back from the concussion IL. He was drawing everyday starts between catcher and designated hitter prior to the head injury, but the NL East leaders will apparently ease him into action. Sean Murphy is catching Tuesday and Marcell Ozuna is filling the DH role.
May 8 2023Atlanta activated d'Arnaud (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud wound up missing a month of action after suffering a concussion. He was hitless in three rehab games but more importantly, he's feeling healthy and is ready to reclaim his spot on the team with the National League's best record. Marcell Ozuna is finally showing signs of life lately, but d'Arnaud should see plenty of action in the designated hitter spot and also catch a couple times per week.
May 5 2023D'Arnaud (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: At last check, d'Arnaud was still awaiting full clearance from doctors to play in games. Evidently he has received it. The veteran catcher has missed nearly a month of action with concussion symptoms but should be ready for activation after knocking the rust off with a few rehab games.
May 2 2023D'Arnaud ran the bases Monday for the second time since landing on the 7-day injured list April 9, and he remains hopeful to be activated within the next week or so, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. "Yeah, they're wild," d'Arnaud said of concussions. "It's way different [than other injuries]. I've been getting asked the same thing [about when he's coming back]. I say, 'I don't know, I've gotta have no symptoms with anything, and then I can come back.'" ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though d'Arnaud is traveling with Atlanta and has been taking batting practice for more than a week in addition to the running work, as his comments imply, a decision on when he'll be activated isn't up to him. Atlanta isn't putting any official timeline on d'Arnaud's return, which won't happen until doctors determine he's symptom-free and able to compete at full exertion. The concussion that d'Arnaud sustained April 8 during a play at the plate is the fourth diagnosed brain injury of his career, though the first he's suffered since 2014. Once activated, d'Arnaud will be the top understudy to catcher Sean Murphy, though d'Arnaud should see at least a handful of starts per week as a designated hitter or when Murphy requires a day off behind the plate.
Apr 28 2023D'Arnaud (concussion) is traveling with Atlanta and taking regular batting practice, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There remains no estimated timetable for his activation from the concussion IL, but d'Arnaud continues to take positive steps forward. He's been on the shelf since April 9 and figures to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment at some point because of the growing length of his absence.
Apr 6 2023D'Arnaud is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Thursday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fourth straight start out of the No. 4 spot in the order for d'Arnaud, who has gone 10-for-26 (.385) with an .885 OPS through six total games this season. He'll likely continue to get everyday playing time -- whether at DH or catcher -- while he's carrying such a hot bat. Sean Murphy is behind the plate and hitting sixth Thursday versus Friars southpaw Blake Snell.
Apr 5 2023D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta manager Brian Snikter has had little choice but to make d'Arnaud an everyday player in the early going, as the veteran catcher has hits in five straight games while batting .455 (10-for-22) with three doubles, three runs and four RBI. The 34-year-old will need some rest eventually, whether he cools down at the plate or not, but he's started three of his five games at DH so far and should see consistent playing time at the position even as Sean Murphy handles the majority of the starts behind the plate.
Apr 4 2023D'Arnaud will fill the designated hitter role and bat cleanup for Atlanta on Tuesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight start out of the cleanup spot for d'Arnaud, who has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles and four RBI through four games while shifting between DH and catching duties. Sean Murphy is behind the plate and hitting seventh Tuesday versus the Cardinals and left-hander Steven Matz.
Apr 3 2023D'Arnaud is starting at catcher and batting cleanup for Atlanta's game Monday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud is doubling up Sean Murphy in regard to playing time in the early going, making two starts at catcher and two at designated hitter while Murphy has started just twice behind the plate. It's a playing time breakdown not likely to continue, as manager Brian Snitker seemingly is just riding d'Arnaud while he's off to a 6-for-13 start.
Mar 30 2023D'Arnaud went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in Atlanta's season-opening victory Thursday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Serving as the DH and batting eighth, d'Arnaud rattled off three singles and a double to help Atlanta turn the lineup over versus Patrick Corbin and the Nats' bullpen. The 34-year-old won't be called on to catch as much in 2023 behind newcomer Sean Murphy, but he should get regular looks out of the designated hitter role -- especially versus lefties.
Mar 19 2023D'Arnaud went 0-for-3 in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran catcher has gone just 3-for-17 (.176) this spring with only one extra-base hit, a double, but his 1:2 BB:K shows there's little cause for concern. The offseason addition of Sean Murphy pushes d'Arnaud into a backup role this year, but he should also see some action at DH after slugging 18 homers and posting a .791 OPS over 107 games in 2022, especially if Marcell Ozuna's struggles continue.
Oct 5 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started the last six games and hit .182 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI and seven strikeouts, but he'll get a day off during Wednesday's regular-season finale. William Contreras is starting behind the plate and batting cleanup.
Sep 27 2022D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Tuesday against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will receive a second day of rest after going 5-for-18 in Atlanta's previous series against the Phillies. William Contreras will take over for him behind the plate, letting Marcell Ozuna serve as designated hitter and bat eighth.
Sep 26 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud looks to be receiving some routine maintenance for the series opener in Washington after he caught all 11 innings of Sunday's 8-7 win over the Phillies. William Contreras will spell d'Arnaud behind the dish Monday.
Sep 21 2022D'Arnaud is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud is hitting .343 with two home runs, seven runs and four RBI over his last 10 games. William Contreras will start behind the dish, hitting fifth.
Sep 20 2022D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud took Erasmo Ramirez deep in the bottom of the fourth frame, driving in teammate Matt Olson in the process. The long ball was the catcher's 18th of the season and fourth in September. Since the beginning of the month, d'Arnaud has batted .333 with four homers, seven RBI and 10 runs scored over 12 games.
Sep 18 2022D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started behind the plate in the first two games of the series but will take a seat for the finale. William Contreras will shift to catcher while Marcell Ozuna serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 14 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started the last two games and went 4-for-8 with a double and a run. He'll get a breather while William Contreras starts behind the plate and bats fifth.
Sep 11 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather after catching in each of the past three games, giving way to William Contreras behind the dish. Though Atlanta previously had room for both players in the lineup, Contreras has been sitting out on a more frequent basis with outfielder Ronald Acuna having been limited exclusively to designated-hitter duties since returning to the lineup Aug. 31 following a three-game absence due to a sore knee.
Sep 6 2022D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud posted a 1.145 OPS over his last eight games, but manager Brian Snitker wanted to get fellow backstop William Contreras a start with Ronald Acuna holding down the designated hitter spot, so d'Arnaud will open Tuesday's contest on the bench.
Sep 3 2022D'Arnaud will sit Saturday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud homered twice in Friday's series opener, giving him 16 for the year, but his reward is a trip to the bench. A day off was likely coming regardless of how he performed Friday, as he's started six of the last seven games behind the plate. William Contreras will take over Saturday, catching for Bryce Elder.
Aug 31 2022D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather after he went 6-for-16 with a homer, four RBI and three runs while starting the last four games. William Contreras will replace him behind the plate and bat fifth versus Colorado.
Aug 28 2022D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud's three-run blast off Jordan Montgomery -- his 14th long ball of the season -- broke a 0-0 stalemate in the fourth inning. The hot hitting of both d'Arnaud and William Contreras in recent games has prompted manager Brian Snitker to clear regular room in the lineup for the two backstops, with Eddie Rosario and Marcell Ozuna losing out on starts out of the designated-hitter spot as a result. Contreras will serve as the team's DH for a third consecutive game in Sunday's series finale, while d'Arnaud starts behind the plate and bats cleanup.
Aug 24 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather for the day game after a night game, affording William Contreras a turn behind the dish. Atlanta started d'Arnaud at catcher in each of its last three games, with the 33-year-old going 2-for-11 with a home run, a triple, a walk, two RBI and an additional run across those contests.
Aug 20 2022D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Saturday against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get another day off Saturday after also sitting out Wednesday against the Mets. William Contreras will take his place behind the dish.
Aug 17 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud is getting a breather after he went 3-for-8 with a home run, three RBI, two runs and a strikeout over the last two games. William Contreras will start behind the dish while Eddie Rosario serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 16 2022D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 13-1 rout of the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing the prior seven games due to a lower-leg issue, d'Arnaud got the start at catcher Monday and hit seventh, and his three-run blast off Mychal Givens in the sixth inning capped the scoring on the night for Atlanta. The veteran backstop hadn't gone deep since late June, snapping a 22-game homer drought with the performance, and on the season d'Arnaud is slashing .257/.310/.449 with 12 home runs and 43 RBI in 73 games. Expect the 33-year-old to split time with William Contreras the rest of the way as Atlanta tries to keep both catchers healthy for the playoffs.
Aug 15 2022D'Arnaud (lower leg) is starting at catcher and batting seventh against the Mets on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher will be back in the lineup for the first time since Aug. 6 after a lower leg injury. Since the All-Star break, d'Arnaud has produced a .226 average with two doubles, two RBI and four runs over 31 at-bats in nine games.
Aug 12 2022D'Arnaud (lower leg) isn't expected to return until Monday at the earliest, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud hasn't played since last Saturday due to a lower leg injury. Previous reports indicated he'd be back for the weekend series against the Marlins, but he remains unable to squat probably, so he'll remain shut down for a few more days. A trip to the injured list doesn't appear to be on the cards just yet, however. Chadwick Tromp will continue to back up William Contreras in his absence.
Aug 7 2022Atlanta expects d'Arnaud (lower leg) to be ready to rejoin the lineup for their four-game series with the Marlins that begins Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though d'Arnaud isn't available for Sunday's series finale with the Mets and was sporting a walking boot to protect his lower right leg, Atlanta apparently doesn't believe his injury is significant enough to require a trip to the injured list. Even so, manager Brian Snitker isn't preparing for d'Arnaud to be available in a depth capacity for at least a few days, so Atlanta called up Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Gwinnett to provide a depth option behind William Contreras at catcher. Tromp will serve as Contreras' backup Sunday and in Atlanta's upcoming two-game series in Boston that begins Tuesday.
Aug 6 2022D'Arnaud underwent X-rays after injuring his lower right leg in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The X-rays taken on d'Arnaud's injured leg came back negative, and according to the report he is considered day-to-day. As such, It remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale.
Aug 4 2022D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Mets on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher missed one game with a stomach illness. D'Arnaud has gone 7-for-38 (.184) in his last 10 contests, though he hasn't produced an extra-base hit since July 6. He has a .251/.298/.431 slash line with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 39 runs scored and 15 doubles in 70 games overall, though he'll likely continue to share catching duties with William Contreras.
Aug 3 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies due to a stomach bug, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since William Contreras was behind the plate for all nine innings of Tuesday's 13-1 win, Atlanta was likely planning on resting him for the day game after a night game, but he'll have to catch a second straight contest with d'Arnaud feeling under the weather. With a .190 average since the beginning of July, d'Arnaud was already beginning to lose out on playing time to Contreras, and the bout with the stomach bug certainly won't help his case for re-establishing himself as Atlanta's clear-cut No. 1 backstop.
Aug 2 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran catcher has gone 3-for-22 with a pair of RBI in six games since the All-Star break. William Contreras will gear up behind the plate for Tuesday's series opener.
Jul 30 2022D'Arnaud is not in Saturday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud is hitting .196 with zero home runs in 16 games this month. William Contreras gets the start behind the dish, hitting seventh.
Jul 27 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will be getting a breather for the matinee contest after he worked behind the plate in both of the first two games of the series. William Contreras will catch for starting pitcher Charlie Morton in the series finale.
Jul 24 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old started the first two games of the second half and will receive a breather for Sunday's series finale. William Contreras will take over behind the plate for d'Arnaud and bat sixth.
Jul 17 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud and William Contreras will conclude the first half having alternated turns behind the plate over the past six games. Contreras will catch for the second time in the series while d'Arnaud sits after going 1-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Nationals.
Jul 15 2022D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather Friday after he went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's victory. William Contreras will replace him behind the plate and bat seventh against Washington.
Jul 13 2022D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a day off Wednesday after he went 1-for-7 with a run scored in the first two contests of the series. William Contreras will take over behind the plate and bat fifth against the Mets.
Jul 10 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will take a seat for the second time in the series, getting some extra maintenance in a day game after a night game. With a .966 OPS since June 1, d'Arnaud still appears secure as Atlanta's preferred catcher, but William Contreras -- who gets the nod behind the plate Sunday -- has proven deserving of at least a part-time role and should continue to draw a handful of starts per week at catcher or designated hitter.
Jul 8 2022D'Arnaud will be on the bench Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud is having a strong season at the plate. His 119 wRC+ ranks fifth among catchers with at least 200 plate appearances, while his 11 homers tie him for fifth among all backstops. Atlanta has gotten unexpected contributions from fellow catcher William Contreras, however, so d'Arnaud won't be asked to handle too heavy of a workload behind the plate.
Jul 5 2022D'Arnaud is on the bench Tuesday versus St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This marks d'Arnaud's second omission from Atlanta's lineup in the last four games despite having hit .292 with a home run, four doubles and four RBI in his last 10. William Contreras is catching and batting seventh Tuesday.
Jul 2 2022D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud is getting a day off after he slashed .292/.346/.500 with a homer, two doubles, five runs, and two RBI over the last six games. William Contreras will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
Jun 28 2022D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got Atlanta on the board with a solo shot off Zack Wheeler in the first inning, then added an RBI single in the third. The veteran catcher has hit safely in seven straight games as he fends off William Contreras' challenge for his starting job behind the plate, and d'Arnaud is batting .328 (20-for-61) in June with seven of his 11 homers on the year.
Jun 24 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a strikeout in Thursday's win over San Francisco. William Contreras is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.
Jun 22 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday's game against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud drew starts in the last three games and went 3-for-13 with two homers, four RBI, three runs and three strikeouts. William Contreras is starting behind the plate and batting fifth.
Jun 21 2022D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday in a 2-1 win against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud got the Braves on the board with his second-inning solo shot off Logan Webb. The long ball was his second in as many games and fourth across his past five contests. Over the productive stretch, d'Arnaud is slashing .286/.318/.857 with four homers, eight RBI and six runs.
Jun 20 2022d'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: d'Arnaud launched a first-inning blast off Kyle Hendricks that sent Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson home and gave the Braves an early 3-0 lead. The catcher has 10 hits in nine games this month and bounced back well Sunday after ending a four-game hitting streak in his previous appearance. d'Arnaud is slashing .257/.302/.474 this season to go along with nine home runs.
Jun 18 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud went 0-for-3 during Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field and will be held out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. William Contreras is starting behind the plate and batting fifth.
Jun 15 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will take a seat after catching both of Atlanta's last two games, allowing William Contreras to get a turn behind the dish. Though he still looks like Atlanta's No. 1 backstop, d'Arnaud will likely end up sitting two or three times per week while Contreras' potent bat has allowed him to earn playing time.
Jun 14 2022D'Arnaud will start at catcher and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud closed out Atlanta's weekend series with Pittsburgh by sitting out consecutive games, but he's been behind the plate for both of the first two games of the series in Washington. Meanwhile, William Contreras is once again on the bench, so for the moment, d'Arnaud appears to have recaptured his standing atop the depth chart at catcher, if he ever really lost it at all.
Jun 13 2022D'Arnaud went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-5 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has hit safely in his last three games, going 3-for-11 in that span. The catcher has seen his playing time slip with William Contreras seeing more action in June amid a surge. D'Arnaud hasn't been bad himself with a .252/.296/.447 slash line, seven home runs, 25 RBI, 22 runs scored and 10 doubles in 169 plate appearances this year, but it appears he's slipped into a lesser role for now.
Jun 12 2022D'Arnaud will sit for the second straight game Sunday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud missed a pair of games early this season with forearm soreness, but he returned to start both Thursday and Friday before being on the bench for both weekend contests. It's possible his absence is due to a recurrence of the injury, but it's also possible it's simply a routine rotation of Atlanta's two backstops. William Contreras remains the starter behind the plate Sunday.
Jun 9 2022D'Arnaud (forearm) is starting Thursday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud missed the last two games due to forearm soreness, but he'll start behind the plate and bat fifth Thursday. Over his last five games, the 33-year-old hit .286 with two homers, six RBI, three runs, a walk and two strikeouts.
Jun 8 2022D'Arnaud (forearm) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will be on the bench for the second game in a row while he tends to a sore forearm, an injury that manager Brian Snitker described as mild a day earlier. However, the 33-year-old is expected to return to the lineup Thursday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. William Contreras will pick up another start behind the dish in place of d'Arnaud.
Jun 7 2022Manager Brian Snitker said d'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Oakland due to a sore forearm, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta didn't call up another catcher from the minors and Snitker said d'Arnaud will still be available off the bench Tuesday, so the 33-year-old seems at minimal risk of landing on the 10-day injured list. D'Arnaud's arm is apparently still a little tender after he was hit by a pitch Sunday, but a day out of the lineup may be all he needs for the soreness to subside.
Jun 4 2022D'Arnaud is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hit a couple home runs in the first game of the series and went 0-for-3 Friday. William Contreras will start behind the dish and bat seventh. Even with Contreras' emergence this season, d'Arnaud has still been in the lineup in seven of the last 10 games.
Jun 3 2022D'Arnaud went 3-for-5 with two home runs, three total runs and six total RBI in Thursday's 13-6 rout of the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game featured 19 runs between the two squads, and d'Arnaud knocked in six of those with a two-run shot in the third inning and a grand slam in the fifth. The six RBI were a career high for the backstop, and this was the fourth multi-homer game of his career, per Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta. D'Arnaud is up to six long balls and 23 RBI on the campaign while slashing .262/.293/.454 across 147 plate appearances.
Jun 1 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started in the last three games and went 3-for-13 with three strikeouts. William Contreras will start behind the dish and bat fifth.
May 28 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Saturday against Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a day off after going 1-for-8 with a double, a run and a strikeout over the last two games. William Contreras will start behind the dish and bat seventh.
May 25 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started in the last four games and went 2-for-11 with a double, a run, a walk and two strikeouts. William Contreras will take over behind the plate and bat sixth Wednesday.
May 21 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Saturday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather after he went 3-for-8 with a homer, a double and two RBI over the last two games. William Contreras will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.
May 17 2022D'Arnaud will sit Tuesday against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud hits the bench for the second time in three games. He's gone hitless in his last four contests. William Contreras will take over behind the plate.
May 15 2022D'Arnaud is not in Sunday's lineup against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .206 with one home run, 12 strikeouts and one walk in 34 at-bats this month. William Contreras gets the start behind the dish, hitting eighth.
May 8 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started the past three games and will take a seat after going 2-for-10 with a double, two RBI, a run and five strikeouts. William Contreras will take over behind the plate and bat ninth Sunday.
May 3 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during the Game 1 defeat, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Williams Contreras will take over behind the plate in the nightcap.
May 1 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will sit for the second time in the past three games after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout Saturday against Texas. William Contreras will work behind the plate in his place Sunday.
Apr 24 2022D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started the first two games of the series and will take a seat for the finale. He has a modest four-game hit streak during which he's gone 7-for-16 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI and three runs. Manny Pina will catch Sunday for Bryce Elder in his place.
Apr 20 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather after he went 4-for-8 with a homer and two RBI in the last two games. Manny Pina will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Apr 19 2022d'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-1 victory of the Dodgers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: d'Arnaud gave Atlanta an early lead with a 426-foot bomb to left off Los Angeles starter Walker Buehler in the second inning and later tacked on a single in the eighth. The veteran backstop now has consecutive multi-hit games and is slashing an impressive .297/.316/.459 on the season.
Apr 16 2022D'Arnaud isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started the last two games and went 1-for-8 with a run. Manny Pina will start behind the dish and bat ninth Saturday.
Apr 13 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will sit for the third time in five games, though it's largely a byproduct of Atlanta's early schedule including several contests with early start times. Manny Pina will be behind the plate for Wednesday's series finale, but d'Arnaud still looks like the clear No. 1 catcher for Atlanta. D'Arnaud turned in his best game of the season in Tuesday's 16-4 win, going 3-for-5 with three runs.
Apr 11 2022D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get his second day off of the season after he went 3-for-12 with a home run, an additional run and four RBI while starting in three of Atlanta's four games against Cincinnati to open the campaign. William Contreras replaced d'Arnaud in the lineup for Saturday's 2-1 win, but it'll be Manny Pina who gets the nod behind the dish Monday while d'Arnaud rests.
Apr 10 2022D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has enjoyed a productive big-league career, and he may in time become the answer to a trivia question as a result of this particular homer, as it was the first allowed by Hunter Greene at the highest level. As Atlanta's No. 1 catching option, d'Arnaud has been behind the plate for three of the team's four games so far, batting either seventh or eighth.
Apr 9 2022D'Arnaud will get the day off Saturday against the Reds, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Teams around the league are giving players a few more days off than normal following the condensed spring schedule, especially at the catcher position. D'Arnaud will sit after going 2-for-8 with three RBI in the first two games of the year, with William Contreras taking over behind the plate.
Apr 2 2022D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran catcher took Chris Archer deep in the third inning, giving d'Arnaud his second homer this spring. He's slashing .357/.400/.786 through 15 Grapefruit League plate appearances, and while he likely won't come to that batting average during the regular season, the 33-year-old should be a solid power source after slugging 16 home runs and 60 RBI through 104 games over the last two seasons.
Oct 29 2021D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's World Series Game 3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud committed a throwing error on a stolen-base attempt in the top of the eighth, allowing the would-be tying run to reach third base. He proved why Atlanta signed him to a two-year extension in August despite his poor arm in the bottom of the frame, hitting a solo shot off Kendall Graveman. He's now homered in two consecutive games.
Oct 2 2021D'Arnaud remains on the bench Saturday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Atlanta's division crown secure, d'Arnaud will rest for the second straight game. William Contreras will again start behind the plate.
Oct 1 2021D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will receive a day off after starting the past seven games after Atlanta clinched the NL East division title Thursday. Williams Contreras will start behind the plate and bat eighth.
Sep 22 2021D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will take a seat for the second time in the past three games after going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored Tuesday. William Contreras will catch Wednesday for Atlanta.
Sep 20 2021D'Arnaud isn't starting Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will get a breather after he went 1-for-16 with a three-run homer and six strikeouts across the last four games. William Contreras will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Sep 18 2021D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's loss against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud came close to being the hero for Atlanta, as his three-run bomb gave the team a one-run lead heading into the bottom of the ninth. The backstop has hit safely in five of his last six games but is hitting a mere .238 with a .843 OPS across 13 contests this month.
Sep 16 2021D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will take a seat for the day game after he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Wednesday night's 3-2 loss to the Rockies. William Contreras replaces d'Arnaud behind the dish, batting eighth.
Sep 6 2021d'Arnaud went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: d'Arnaud followed an Adam Duvall home run in the third inning with one of his own to go back-to-back off Ryan Feltner and put Atlanta up 6-0. He would later add a walk in the eighth to reach base for the second time. The 32-year-old has now homered in consecutive games and is slashing .228/.284/.412 with six homers, 20 RBI, 12 runs scored and 10:30 BB:K over 148 plate appearances.
Sep 5 2021D'Arnaud homered as a pinch hitter in his only plate appearance during Saturday's loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Steven Vogt the start behind the plate in the contest, but d'Arnaud was summoned to pinch hit in the ninth inning. He drilled a 421-foot homer to bring Atlanta within a run, though the team was unable to score again. D'Arnaud's long ball was his first since Aug. 20, and he has struggled of late with a .185 batting average over his past eight contests.
Sep 2 2021D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As was the case last time d'Arnaud started three games in a row, he will not be in the lineup the following day. Stephen Vogt will get the nod behind the dish Thursday night.
Aug 29 2021D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Sunday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud started the last three games and will receive a day off in the series finale against San Francisco. Stephen Vogt will work behind the plate in his absence Sunday.
Aug 24 2021Atlanta reinstated d'Arnaud (personal) from the paternity list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: William Contreras will head back to Triple-A Gwinnett to create room on the active roster for d'Arnaud, who was away from the team for the maximum three days to witness the birth of his child. Stephen Vogt will remain with Atlanta as the No. 2 backstop behind d'Arnaud, who will likely start behind the dish in Tuesday's game against the Yankees.
Aug 21 2021D'Arnaud was placed on the paternity list Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud was productive in Friday's series opener against the Orioles with a two-run homer, but he'll be away from the team for up to three games following the birth of his child. Stephen Vogt will likely serve as the primary catcher in his absence, while William Contreras was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Aug 20 2021D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Friday's 3-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud inked a two-year, $16 million contract extension with Atlanta earlier in the day, and he had a strong showing in Friday's series opener against Baltimore with his second home run since he returned from the injured list Aug. 11. The veteran backstop has appeared in six games since he returned to full health, and he's hit .292 with two homers, two doubles, six RBI and four walks during that time.
Aug 17 2021D'Arnaud will sit Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud sits for the third time in seven games since his return from a thumb injury. Stephen Vogt starts behind the plate in his absence.
Aug 15 2021D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After catching the first two games of the series while going 2-for-9 with a home run, d'Arnaud will get some maintenance for Sunday's matinee affair. Stephen Vogt will catch starting pitcher Drew Smyly on Sunday.
Aug 13 2021D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud recorded Atlanta's first hit of the game when he singled in the third inning, and he put the team on the board with his solo blast in the fifth. The 32-year-old has started in two of the last three games since he was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Wednesday, and he's gone 3-for-8 with a solo homer, a walk and a strikeout during that time.
Aug 12 2021Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said d'Arnaud will be out of the lineup Thursday against the Reds for rest purposes, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and started behind the plate in Atlanta's 8-6 win, going 1-for-4 with a walk. Because d'Arnaud caught all 11 innings in the victory and is fresh off an extended absence due to left thumb surgery, Atlanta is just looking to give him some extra maintenance. Stephen Vogt is expected to catch for starting pitcher Kyle Muller in the series finale.
Aug 11 2021D'Arnaud (thumb) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud's was unable to make his final rehab appearance at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, but he'll still make his expected return from the 60-day IL a day later. The 32-year-old appeared in six rehab games and went 4-for-17 with two runs, an RBI and two walks. He'll reclaim his job as Atlanta's primary catcher, while Kevan Smith was designated for assignment Wednesday.
Aug 10 2021D'Arnaud (thumb) was scheduled to make his finale rehab appearance Tuesday with Triple-A Gwinnett, but the game against the Durham Bulls was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old was expected to rejoin Atlanta and be activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday after making the final rehab outing Tuesday, and it remains to be seen how the postponement affects those plans. He's already appeared in six rehab games and went 4-for-17 with two walks, an RBI and two runs. Even if his return is delayed slightly, d'Arnaud should still rejoin the big-league roster by the end of the week.
Aug 6 2021D'Arnaud (thumb) won't return during the team's weekend series against the Nationals, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the team was initially hopeful that d'Arnaud would be able to return this weekend, he'll appear in three more rehab games at Triple-A Gwinnett. The 32-year-old will catch Friday, serve as the designated hitter Saturday and catch nine innings Sunday. If all goes well, d'artaud will likely be in line to return for Tuesday's series opener against the Reds.
Aug 5 2021D'Arnaud (thumb) is expected to return for the team's upcoming series against Cincinnati, though he hasn't been ruled out for the team's weekend series against Washington, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnuad began a rehab assignment July 30 and has since racked up seven at-bats with Triple-A Gwinnett. More importantly, he caught seven innings Tuesday and was scheduled to be behind the plate again Thursday. D'Arnaud's final rehab appearance could come Saturday, as he's currently penciled in to start as Gwinnett's designated hitter, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Jul 30 2021D'Arnaud (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has been out since early May while recovering from thumb surgery. Given the length of his absence, he'll likely need a fair number of rehab appearances, though Atlanta has yet to announce exactly when he's expected to return.
Jul 27 2021D'Arnaud (thumb) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment later this week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old recently joined Atlanta on the road trip and was participating in baseball activities, and he's now set to depart the team and start a rehab assignment. D'Arnaud has been sidelined since the start of May after undergoing thumb surgery, so he'll likely require at least a handful of appearances in the minors before being activated.
Jul 23 2021D'Arnaud (thumb) joined Atlanta to begin its current road and participated in various baseball activities, Paul Casella of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While it's an encouraging sign for the veteran catcher, d'Arnaud still has a lot of steps ahead in his recovery. "He's going to need to take live BPs, and obviously, play some rehab games and all that kind of stuff," manager Brian Snitker said Thursday. "It's a good sign, I think, that he's accelerating his activity. But still, you're not going to rush something like this. They'll be able to tell when he is ready. It's just about the strength and repetitions, and seeing how his body handles all that again." While the club hasn't offered a concrete timetable for his recovery, a mid-August return to the lineup seems within reach for d'Arnaud.
Jul 10 2021Manager Brian Snitker said d'Arnaud (thumb) has progressed to swinging a bat with both hands, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's encouraging news for the catcher, whose recovering thumb has limited him to one-handed swings until recently. D'Arnaud remains on track to return from the injured list sometime in August.
Jun 28 2021Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday that d'Arnaud (thumb) is "right on track" in his recovery and has been cleared to take one-handed swings off a batting tee, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though d'Arnaud continues to sport a cast on his surgically repaired left thumb, the covering is removable, which allows him to take part in swinging as part of his rehab. Atlanta is optimistic that d'Arnaud will be ready to return from the 60-day injured list at some point in August, but for now, William Contreras is locked in as the club's No. 1 catcher.
Jun 7 2021D'Arnaud (thumb) remains without a definitive timeline to resume full baseball activities, but Atlanta has growing optimism that he may be ready to return from the 60-day injured list in the first half of August, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud continues to sport a cast on his left thumb after requiring surgery in early May to address a torn ligament, but that hasn't stopped him from getting conditioning work in. He was spotted on the field ahead of Sunday's game against the Dodgers taking part in throwing drills, though he wasn't able to catch while the cast was on his hand. Once d'Arnaud's cast is removed, Atlanta should have a better idea of when he might be ready to return to game action, but everything up to this point suggests that he's progressed quicker than expected more than a month after undergoing surgery.
May 2 2021D'Arnaud will require surgery to address the torn ligament in his left thumb he sustained in Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An extended absence was already expected for d'Arnaud after he was placed on the 60-day injured list Sunday, but the fact that he'll need surgery to address the injury means he won't be ready to go when first eligible for reinstatement in early July. Instead, Atlanta is targeting a late-season return for d'Arnaud, but even his availability for September would seem to be up in the air at this stage. William Contreras was recalled from the alternate site to replace d'Arnaud on the active roster, and the rookie is likely to serve as Atlanta's primary backstop for the balance of the season unless the team elects to address the catcher position through the trade market.
May 1 2021D'Arnaud (thumb) will be placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The specifics of the thumb issue remain unclear, though manager Brian Snitker described the injury as "not good." He suffered the injury while making a tag at the plate during the sixth inning Saturday. D'Arnaud will be eligible to return May 12, but he won't have a timeline for his return until he's evaluated further Sunday after flying back to Atlanta. Alex Jackson and William Contreras will handle catching duties in the meantime.
Apr 28 2021D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud went hitless with a strikeout in four at-bats during Tuesday's win over the Cubs, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Alex Jackson will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Apr 25 2021D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has been a near constant in the team's lineup to begin the season, as he's started 15 of the team's 19 games to this point. He'll likely be back behind the dish for the second game of the doubleheader. Alex Jackson will take over at catcher in the early contest.
Apr 23 2021D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has handled a heavy workload for a catcher so far this season, as Friday's game marks just his fourth time out of the lineup through Atlanta's first 19 games. He's performed beneath the high standards he set in recent seasons thus far, hitting just .197/.231/.344. Alex Jackson will get the nod behind the plate Friday.
Apr 19 2021D'Arnaud went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs Sunday in Atlanta's 13-4 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud was one of four Atlanta players to leave the yard during a six-run first inning, which provided young starting pitcher Bryse Wilson with all the cushion he would need in the series finale. The long ball was d'Arnaud's first since April 4, ending an 11-game dry spell in which he slashed a porous .189/.231/.243. D'Arnaud's track record over the past two seasons coupled with his stranglehold on the No. 1 job in Atlanta over lightly used backup Alex Jackson is still enough to make the 32-year-old one of the top fantasy options at catcher, despite his slow start to 2021.
Apr 15 2021D'Arnaud is not in Thursday's lineup against theMarlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .231 with one home run and a 13:2 K:BB through 11 games. Alex Jackson will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Apr 12 2021D'Arnaud isn't starting Monday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud had started each of the last three games for Atlanta and went 4-for-10 with a double, one run, one RBI and two walks during that time. Alex Jackson will take over behind the plate for Monday's series opener against Miami.
Apr 7 2021D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud was behind the plate for all seven innings of Atlanta's 7-6 win in the front end of the twin bill, going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Alex Jackson will draw the start at catcher in the second game while d'Arnaud gets a breather.
Apr 4 2021D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's loss against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud accounted for Atlanta's lone run of the game when he launched a homer in the top of the seventh inning against Zach Eflin -- that'd be the only run the right-hander allowed over the course of seven innings. The veteran catcher should remain as the Braves' starting backstop this season, and while he might not repeat what he did in the 2020 shortened campaign when he posted a career-best .919 OPS, he should be a decent fantasy alternative considering the lack of fantasy value in his position across the league.
Mar 19 2021D'Arnaud has gone 3-for-15 (.200) through seven Grapefruit League games with a home run and a 2:4 BB:K. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran catcher hasn't had much luck when it comes to hits falling in, but d'Arnaud's starting spot in Atlanta is in no jeopardy regardless of his final line this spring. He likely won't be able to duplicate last year's career-high .919 OPS over a full campaign, but d'Arnaud still figures to provide strong fantasy numbers for his position.
Oct 9 2020D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, two RBI and one run scored in a win over the Marlins on Thursday in Game 3 of the NLDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't any of the Braves' top three hitters that led the offense in the series, but d'Arnaud. The backstop went 6-for-10 with three walks, two homers, seven RBI and three runs scored in what turned out to be a three-game sweep for Atlanta. Designated for assignment by the Mets in April of 2019, d'Arnaud ended up finishing the 2020 regular season fifth in fWAR at the catcher position.
Oct 7 2020D'Arnaud went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Marlins in Game 2 of the NLDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud stayed red hot in the NLDS, blasting a home run for the second straight game. The veteran had nine home runs and 34 RBI in the regular season and continues to showcase that power in the postseason. D'Arnaud has started each of Atlanta's playoff games so far and should continue to serve as the Braves' primary backstop.
Oct 6 2020D'Arnaud went 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two walks during the Game 1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old started off the NLCS in fantastic fashion as he reached in all five plate appearances, including a three-run homer during the seventh inning to break a 4-4 tie. D'Arnaud has started all three playoff games thus far and should continue to work as Atlanta's primary backstop.
Sep 27 2020D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Braves' spot in the postseason has been solidified for some time, so manager Brian Snitker has taken to rotating starts between d'Arnaud and Tyler Flowers over the final week of the regular season. Expect d'Arnuad to be ready to catch nearly every game of the playoffs after he was one of the majors' top backstops in 2020. Over 44 games spanning 184 plate appearances, d'Arnaud slashed .321/.386/.533.
Sep 25 2020D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Friday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud is on the bench for the second straight game, but Atlanta is likely just providing him some extra rest with the NL East crown all sewn up. Tyler Flowers takes over behind the plate Friday, batting eighth.
Sep 23 2020D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has gone 15-for-40 with two home runs and eight RBI over the last 10 games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Tyler Flowers will start behind the dish in his place.
Sep 20 2020D'Arnaud went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher took Jeurys Familia deep in the top of the eighth inning to bring Atlanta within a run, only for the Mets to pull away with two homers of their own in the bottom of the frame. On the season, d'Arnaud is slashing an impressive .336/.400/.566 with nine home runs and 31 RBI in only 38 games.
Sep 19 2020D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two walks and a run scored Friday as he contributed to the Braves' 15-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud ignited a six-run fourth inning with a two-run shot to left to extend the Braves' lead to 8-0. The 31-year-old is having the best season of his eight-year career as he hitting .336/.397/.550 with eight home runs, 30 RBI and 17 runs scored across 156 plate appearances.
Sep 10 2020D'Arnaud is not in Thursday's lineup against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .297/.381/.541 with three home runs over his last 10 games. Tyler Flowers will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
Sep 8 2020D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud hits the bench for the second time in the last three games, though this is likely just standard rotation behind the plate and not a sign that he's losing playing time, as he owns a .960 OPS over his last seven games. Tyler Flowers starts in his place Tuesday.
Sep 5 2020D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud took Erick Fedde deep in the third inning for his sixth home run of the season, and second in his past two starts. The performance also extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he's gone 8-for-20 with five RBI and five runs scored. Overall, d'Arnaud is hitting .333/.376/.581 across 101 plate appearances.
Sep 4 2020D'Arnaud will sit for the afternoon portion of Friday's doubleheader against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has swung a hot bat all season, hitting .322/.355/.517. He'll hit the bench for the first game of the day with Tyler Flowers starting behind the plate, but he'll likely be back in action for the nightcap.
Sep 2 2020D'Arnaud went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While none of the knocks went for extra bases, it was still a productive night for the veteran catcher. On the season, d'Arnaud now boasts a .325/.360/.530 slash line with four homers and 18 RBI through 31 games.
Aug 31 2020D'Arnaud isn't in Monday's lineup against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will take a seat for the second time in the past three games after going 1-for-5 with one run, one RBI and three strikeouts Sunday. Tyler Flowers will start behind the plate.
Aug 29 2020D'Arnaud isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud reached base twice in Friday's contest, but he'll get a breather Saturday. Tyler Flowers will start behind the plate in his absence.
Aug 26 2020D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .300 with three home runs, six runs and nine RBI in 40 at-bats over his last 10 games. Tyler Flowers will start behind the dish and bat eighth. Look for d'Arnaud to get back in there for the nightcap.
Aug 22 2020D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs during Friday's contest, but he'll get a day off Saturday. Tyler Flowers will start behind the plate and bat eighth.
Aug 19 2020D'Arnaud is not starting Wednesday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud is slashing .321/.350/.571 with three home runs and 14 RBI this season but will head to the bench for Wednesday's series finale following consecutive starts. Tyler Flowers is starting behind the dish in place of d'Arnaud in this one.
Aug 16 2020D'Arnaud is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .293 with three home runs and a 13:0 K:BB in 10 games this month. Tyler Flowers will get the start behind the dish, hitting seventh.
Aug 15 2020D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo home run as the Braves fell to the Marlins 8-2 on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud continued his impressive run at the plate with his third multi-hit performance in five games. The 31-year-old has a hit in 10 of the 11 games he's played in this season. Despite his consistent production, d'Arnaud will still give way to Tyler Flowers behind the plate every couple of games.
Aug 10 2020D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 13-8 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has hit safely in all but one game this season, with six of his hits going for extra bases (four doubles, two homers). The former Met found new life with the Rays down the stretch last year, and while his track record suggests this could all come crashing down at any second, d'Arnaud is running hot at the moment and has the clear playing-time edge behind the plate in Atlanta.
Aug 9 2020D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old was never likely to start both games of the twinbill, and he'll take a seat for the matinee. D'Arnaud should return to the lineup for the nightcap, while Tyler Flowers starts behind the plate for Game 1.
Aug 6 2020D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has been sharing time behind the plate since he returned to action, and he'll sit for the second time in the last three games. Tyler Flowers will start at catcher, batting eighth.
Aug 4 2020D'Arnaud is not starting Tuesday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has started four of seven games since making his season debut Wednesday. Tyler Flowers, who starts behind the plate Tuesday, has started three games over that stretch.
Aug 1 2020D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud plated five runs in Friday's comeback win, but manager Brian Snitker said that he wants to limit his workload early after his return from the injured list, especially in the heat. As a result, Tyler Flowers will start at catcher Saturday, batting ninth.
Jul 31 2020D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a double, five RBI, one walk and one strikeout in Friday's win against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In just his second appearance since being activated from the injured list, d'Arnaud smacked a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to complete the Braves' comeback bid in their 11-10 win Friday. The 31-year-old has two doubles and six RBI over seven at-bats to begin the season but should continue to split catching duties with Tyler Flowers going forward.
Jul 29 2020D'Arnaud (illness) was activated from the injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both d'Arnaud and fellow catcher Tyler Flowers had been on the COVID-19 injured list since Opening Day, though both players were evidently experiencing nothing worse than a normal illness as neither tested positive for the virus. Both have been cleared to return Wednesday and should split catching duties going forward.
Jul 28 2020D'Arnaud (illness) worked out and felt good Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although he tested negative for COVID-19, d'Arnaud has been on the injured list after he exhibited symptoms. However, he's been cleared to work out with the team, and manager Brian Snitker said that he could be an option for Wednesday's home opener against the Rays. Fellow catcher Tyler Flowers (illness) has also been progressing in his recovery after showing COVID-19 symptoms and could make his return Wednesday as well.
Jul 24 2020D'Arnaud (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old actually tested negative for COVID-19 but is exhibiting symptoms, so he didn't travel with the team for Opening Day. D'Arnaud can rejoin the team once clear of the symptoms since there's no minimum stay for the specialized IL. Tyler Flowers is sidelined by similar circumstances, leaving Alex Jackson and William Contreras to handle catching duties for the Braves.
Mar 20 2020D'Arnaud will split playing time behind the plate with Tyler Flowers for Atlanta and is expected to receive a majority of the starts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After signing a two-year deal with Atlanta in the offseason, d'Arnaud immediately moved to the top of the depth chart. The 31-year-old's extensive injury history -- he's seen more than 400 plate appearances in a season only once in his career -- does give the club plenty of incentive to make sure he's well rested, however, and the split with Flowers could end up being closer to 50-50. D'Arnaud had gone just 3-for-16 (.188) this spring before the Grapefruit League schedule was suspended, but one of the hits left the yard and his 3:4 BB:K was sharp.
Nov 24 2019D'Arnaud signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Braves on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old had a tumultuous start to 2019 and went 2-for-23 in 10 games before being released by the Mets in May, but he eventually ended up with the Rays and put together a quality season. D'Arnaud should serve as Atlanta's primary catcher in 2020, but Tyler Flowers remains a solid No. 2 option behind the plate and should still see semi-regular starts. D'Arnaud had a .263/.323/.459 slash line with 16 home runs and 67 RBI in 92 games with the Rays last season.
Sep 29 2019D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Toronto, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will sit for the second straight contest but was coming off eight starts in the previous nine games, so he's likely just receiving a bit of extra rest heading into Wednesday's Wild Card Game. Mike Zunino is starting behind the plate Sunday.
Sep 15 2019D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Sunday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud has kept up his strong performance at the plate down the stretch, hitting .300/.353/.500 over his last 17 games. Mike Zunino starts behind the plate Sunday.
Sep 12 2019D'Arnaud is not starting Thursday against the Rangers, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud will give way to Mike Zunino behind the dish for Thursday's series finale. In eight appearances this month, the backstop is 4-for-23 (.174) with two doubles, a home run and seven RBI.
Sep 10 2019D'Arnaud isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud came through with an RBI double in his return to the starting lineup Sunday, though he'll head to the bench for Tuesday's series opener. Michael Perez will handle the catching duties and hit ninth.
Sep 9 2019D'Arnaud went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in a win over the Blue Jays on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud had been out of the starting nine the prior two games due to neck and shoulder tightness, but he corroborated his return to health with a solid showing Sunday. The veteran has only four hits over his first 20 at-bats of September, yet he's surprisingly parlayed that tally into seven RBI, including one in each of his last three games.
Sep 8 2019D'Arnaud (neck/shoulder) is back in the lineup Sunday against Toronto, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud left Thursday's game with neck and shoulder tightness and was on the bench for each of the last two games, though he appeared as a pinch hitter Saturday. He'll feature from the start Sunday, catching and batting sixth.
Sep 7 2019D'Arnaud (neck/shoulder) could make a pinch-hit appearance Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud was dinged up behind the plate Thursday and manager Kevin Cash decided the backstop could use an extra day off, though it sounds like d'Arnaud is fine for the most part. While he's cooled down after a red-hot month of July, d'Arnaud still ranks among the top 10 catchers in earned value this season.
Sep 6 2019D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: D'Arnaud was pulled from Thursday's contest due to neck and shoulder tightness, so it's not a major surprise to see him remain on the bench Friday. Mike Zunino will start behind the plate and bat eighth in his stead.
Sep 2 2019D'Arnaud entered Sunday's win over the Indians as a pinch hitter in the fifth inning and went 2-for-2 with an RBI single and a run-scoring double.
Sep 1 2019D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians.
Aug 29 2019D'Arnaud went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Thursday's win over Houston.
Aug 28 2019D'Arnaud is not starting Wednesday against the Astros, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.
Aug 25 2019D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 23 2019D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Aug 22 2019D'Arnaud went 3-for-3 with a sacrifice fly and a run in a win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
Aug 19 2019D'Arnaud went 1-for-3 with a double, a sacrifice fly and a run in a win over the Tigers on Sunday.
Aug 17 2019D'Arnaud is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers.
Aug 15 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Padres on Wednesday, snapping an 0-for-20 skid.
Aug 13 2019D'Arnaud isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
Aug 7 2019D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Aug 5 2019D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Monday against Toronto, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Aug 4 2019D'Arnaud went 1-for-2 with three walks, a run and an RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Marlins.
Aug 1 2019D'Arnaud is not starting Thursday against the Red Sox.
Jul 31 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.
Jul 28 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Blue Jays.
Jul 27 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer Saturday in a 10-9 defeat by the Blue Jays.
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Jul 24 2019D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk Tuesday in the Rays' 5-4 loss to the Red Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, a walk and a run in a loss to the Red Sox on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 15 2019D'Arnaud went 3-for-3 with two walks, three home runs and five RBI in Monday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 15 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with two walks, three home runs and five RBI in Monday's 5-4 win over the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a walk-off home run, two RBI and two runs in a 4-3 victory against the Yankees on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a walkoff home run, two RBI and two runs in a 4-3 victory over the Yankees on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 5-2 victory against the Rangers on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 29 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 5-2 victory over the Rangers on Saturday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over Oakland.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-5 with an RBI double in a loss to the Yankees on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019D'Arnaud has been working out at first base and the corner outfield positions in recent days, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 10 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a double and a sacrifice fly in a win over the Red Sox on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tampa Bay's 9-2 win Saturday over the Red Sox in the first game of a doubleheader.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tampa Bay's 9-2 win over the Red Sox in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with two home runs, a walk, four RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Tigers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 2 2019D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 27 2019D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs scored in Monday's 8-3 win over the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 26 2019D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 25 2019D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Indians on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019D'Arnaud is not in Thursday's lineup against the Indians, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 12 2019D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019D'Arnaud was added to the Rays' roster Saturday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 10 2019D'Arnaud has been traded from the Dodgers to the Rays for cash considerations, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 7 2019Manager Dave Roberts said Monday that d'Arnaud will see the bulk of his action at first base and left field, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Apr 17 2018D'Arnaud underwent successful Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.The embattled catcher now will move his focus to the lengthy rehab process ahead of him. D'Arnaud will likely be out until the early portion of 2019, meaning that Kevin Plawecki (hand) should get the bulk of the starts behind the plate once he's also healthy.
Apr 13 2018D'Arnaud was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Friday.This move comes as no surprise, as d'Arnaud is expected to miss the remainder of the season now that he needs Tommy John surgery. The embattled catcher will look to rehab in advance of a return sometime during the 2019 season. With Kevin Plawecki (hand) also on the disabled list, Jose Lobaton seems like the top catcher on the roster for the time being.
Apr 13 2018D'Arnaud (elbow) will miss the entirety of the 2017 season after deciding to undergo Tommy John surgery Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.A lengthy absence was expected for d'Arnaud, who was diagnosed with a partial tear of his right UCL on Wednesday. Now it's confirmed that he'll elect to have surgery, which will keep him out for the entire year. Tommy John recovery times aren't quite as lengthy for position players as for pitchers, so d'Arnaud could be back at the start of next season. In the meantime, with Kevin Plawecki also on the disabled list with a broken hand, Jose Lobaton and Tomas Nido will share catching duties in New York.
Apr 11 2018D'Arnaud was placed on the disabled list with a partial tear of his right UCL on Wednesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic New York reports.Tommy John surgery is a possibility for d'Arnaud, and if that happens, he'd likely be out until the middle of next season. It's hard luck for the oft-injured catcher, who appeared in a career-high 112 games last season. Tomas Nido was called up to fill his spot on the roster and will back up Kevin Plawecki, who will move from a timeshare to a full-time starter role.
Apr 10 2018D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.The Mets plan on divvying up playing time between d'Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki evenly this season, so the former will take a turn on the bench for the second game in a row. D'Arnaud is 3-for-15 on the season and will look to get back on the field in the series finale Wednesday.
Apr 9 2018D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Monday against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud started the past two games for the Mets, but he only managed to collect one hit in nine at-bats. The Mets timeshare behind the plate will continue Monday, as Kevin Plawecki takes a turn as the catcher for starter Noah Syndergaard.
Apr 5 2018D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Thursday against the Nationals, Tim Britton of The Athletic New York reports.With d'Arnaud on the bench for a second straight day, he's now started just twice in the Mets' first six games. While manager Mickey Callaway indicated in spring training that the Mets would deploy more of a timeshare behind the plate in 2018, it was assumed that d'Arnaud, the team's primary starter the past four seasons, would still receive a slight edge in playing time. However, Kevin Plawecki seems to be the favored option at this time and may continue to top the depth chart thanks to his superior on-base skills, which may be more beneficial to the Mets than d'Arnaud's power in the bottom half of the order.
Apr 4 2018D'Arnaud is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Kevin Plawecki gets his third start through the first five games of the season, as the Mets' backstop situation appears to be more of an even timeshare than some may have expected. D'Arnaud and Plawecki are each hitting above .300 in a tiny sample size, and both have always rated as above-average defensive options according to FanGraphs, so an even playing time split should continue until one player gains separation with his bat.
Apr 1 2018D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.He'll give way to Kevin Plawecki behind the plate for the second time in three games. Mets manager Mickey Callaway indicated earlier in the spring that d'Arnaud would see fewer at-bats against right-handed pitching in 2018 than he has in seasons past, and it appears that plan has come to pass thus far. While D'Arnaud won't be relegated to the short side of a platoon, it appears the starts could be divvied up fairly evenly between the two catchers.
Mar 28 2018D'Arnaud will take a seat for Thursday's Opening Day contest against the Cardinals, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.Manager Mickey Callaway discussed having Kevin Plawecki in the lineup more often against right-handed pitching, which is exactly what the Mets will face in Carlos Martinez to open up the 2018 season. Even though the Mets are set to go up against three right-handers in this opening series, expect to see d'Arnaud in the lineup this weekend since this doesn't figure to be a strict platoon by any means.
Mar 19 2018D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.The 29-year-old could be in line to lose playing time behind the plate to Kevin Plawecki under new manager Mickey Callaway, but d'Arnaud is certainly making a positive impression on his new bench boss this spring, going 10-for-31 with three doubles, two homers and a 6:5 BB:K. Perhaps most importantly, d'Arnaud has looked healthy so far in camp, and if he can avoid the lengthy DL stints and lingering injuries that have plagued his career to date, he could still have some upside left in his bat.
Mar 10 2018D'Arnaud will see fewer starts against right-handed pitching in 2018, Kristie Ackert of The New York Daily News reports. "With the way our catchers are, the way they hit, we're going be able to cover opposing pitchers pretty good. Obviously d'Arnaud is really good against lefties and I feel like [Kevin] Plawecki hangs in there really good against tough righties," Mets manager Mickey Callaway said Friday. "So I think we'll base who's catching more on that type stuff, (rather) than who (pitchers) prefer to throw to."While d'Arnaud won't be relegated to the weak side of a full platoon -- his .704 career OPS against RHP is actually better than Plawecki's .628 mark -- Callaway seems to be leaning towards a more even split in playing time behind the plate between his two catchers. While seeing a larger share of his at-bats against lefties will likely improve d'Arnaud's rate stats, and a smaller workload could help keep him healthy. the move would also lead to lower totals in HR and RBI and probably result in an overall blow to his already shaky fantasy value.
Mar 8 2018D'Arnaud went 2-for-2 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.The blast was his first of the spring, and d'Arnaud is now slashing a strong .294/.455/.529 through 17 at-bats. The 29-year-old played a career-high 112 games last season and as a result slugged a career-high 16 homers and 57 RBI, but his rate stats remained mediocre, and even if he can stay healthy in 2018 there's little reason to expect a sudden renaissance from the one-time top prospect.
Jan 12 2018D'Arnaud agreed to a one-year, $3.475 million deal with the Mets on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports.He gets a healthy raise over the $1.875 million he received in his first year of arbitration. Save for an impressive but injury-shortened 2015 season, d'Arnaud has been a pretty big disappointment, relative to his prospect pedigree. He will enter spring training in a competition with Kevin Plawecki for the starting catcher job, and in all likelihood, the two will split time pretty evenly this season.
Oct 1 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.D'Arnaud will find himself positioned on the bench for the final game of the regular season. Tomas Nido will fill in behind the plate in his stead.
Sep 30 2017D'Arnaud is out of Saturday's lineup against the Phillies, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.He has done his best to salvage what had been a mediocre year over the first five months, as he is hitting .333/.373/.741 with six home runs in his last 54 at-bats. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the dish and hit fifth.
Sep 27 2017D'Arnaud went 1-for-5 with three RBI in a 7-1 win over the Braves on Wednesday.He brought a run in when he reached on an error and then two more with a two-run single. Somewhat obscured by the brutal campaign the Mets have endured as a team, d'Arnaud's bounced back nicely after a rough 2016 -- he's set new career bests in homers (16) and RBI (57), and if not for a depressed BABIP, he'd be helping owners out in batting average too.
Sep 26 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.D'Arnaud has not started back-to-back games since last week, and that trend will continue Tuesday despite d'Arnaud going 2-for-3 with a home run in the nightcap of Monday's doubleheader. Kevin Plawecki will get the nod behind the plate in d'Arnaud's place.
Sep 25 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Braves, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.Tomas Nido will serve as the Mets' backstop for their early matchup versus Atlanta. D'Arnaud has played in 15 games during the month of September. In that time he's hit .300 with a 1.025 OPS to go with five home runs and 14 RBI.
Sep 23 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.D'Arnaud has been on fire of late, hitting three home runs and driving in seven over his last three games, but he is just 4-for-16 with six strikeouts in his career against Saturday's opposing starter Stephen Strasburg, so he will be held out in favor of Kevin Plawecki.
Sep 22 2017D'Arnaud homered twice and drove in four runs in a 2-for-4 game Friday against the Nationals.This marks the second time d'Arnaud has launched two homers in 2017, and remarkably enough, both came against the Nationals. He now has 15 home runs, good for a career high. The catcher's batting line sits at .245/.292/.442 as his power numbers have been the brightest spot of an otherwise mediocre season.
Sep 20 2017D'Arnaud is out of the lineup against the Marlins on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Following a pair of starts behind the plate, d'Arnaud will grab a seat on the bench for Wednesday's series finale while Kevin Plawecki handles the catching duties. Since the beginning of the month, d'Arnaud is hitting .293/.333/.610 with three home runs and nine RBI.
Sep 20 2017D'Arnaud went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins.The 28-year-old catcher has now tied his previous career high with 13 homers. D'Arnaud can never seem to stay healthy for long, but he's shown this season he's still capable of supplying a bit of power when he is on the field.
Sep 17 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud exited Thursday's game with a knee injury and sat out Friday before returning to the lineup Saturday. After going 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored, he'll head back to the bench in favor of Kevin Plawecki behind the plate.
Sep 16 2017D'Arnaud (knee) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Braves, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.The oft-injured backstop twisted his knee Thursday, but fortunately he avoided anything major this time around. This will be d'Arnaud's 101st game of the season, putting him on pace to set a new career high in appearances -- he played in 108 games back in 2014.
Sep 15 2017D'Arnaud (knee) is not in the lineup against the Braves.D'Arnaud will get the night off after exiting Thursday's contest with a twisted right knee. The catcher remains day-to-day for the time being, while Kevin Plawecki handles the duties behind the plate for Friday's series opener.
Sep 14 2017D'Arnaud left Thursday's game against the Cubs with a twisted right knee, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.D'Arnaud was able to remain in the game until the fifth frame after being injured in the second inning, but he was not able to complete Thursday's contest. It remains to be seen if the setback will cost d'Arnaud any further action moving forward.
Sep 9 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.D'Arnaud will get the night off after starting three of the last four games behind the dish, going 5-for-11 (.455) with a homer over that stretch. Kevin Plawecki will start at backstop in his stead. Look for d'Arnaud to return to action for Sunday's matinee.
Sep 7 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Thursday against the Reds.D'Arnaud retreats to the bench following a pair of starts behind the plate, including a 2-for-3 day at the plate, with a home runs and two RB,I during Wednesday's affair. In his place, Kevin Plawecki draws the assignment.
Sep 6 2017D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with his 11th home run -- a two-run shot -- in Wednesday's rain-shortened win over the Phillies.He's been ceding nearly every other start to Kevin Plawecki of late, and while d'Arnaud has put up three extra-base hits in the last two games, he's been far too inconsistent with the bat to utilize outside of two-catcher or NL-only formats.
Sep 4 2017D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Monday against the Phillies.With the Mets playing their second consecutive day game, d'Arnaud will be given a chance to rest up while Kevin Plawecki handles catching duties. D'Arnaud, who is batting just .194 over his last 10 games, could be at risk of falling into a timeshare behind the plate with Plawecki the rest of the season. Since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Aug. 19, Plawecki is slashing .290/.353/.452.
Aug 30 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Wednesday against Cincinnati.D'Arnaud will retreat to the bench in favor of Kevin Plawecki, who is set to catch Rafael Montero and bat fifth in the order. Since Aug. 17, d'Arnaud is hitting .281/.324/.375 with one RBI and five runs scored.
Aug 27 2017D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.D'Arnaud served as catcher for the Mets' earlier Sunday, so they'll give him the night off and use Kevin Plawecki as their backstop. D'Arnaud struggled in Game 1 and went 0-for-4 at the plate.
Aug 26 2017D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Saturday against the Nationals, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.Kevin Plawecki will start at catcher and hit sixth for Saturday's game. D'Arnaud's mediocre season has continued through August, as he's hitting just .210 with a .537 OPS over 20 games since the start of the month.
Aug 24 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Thursday against Arizona.Following three starts in the past four games, d'Arnaud will get the matinee off in favor of Kevin Plawecki. Since the beginning of August, the catcher is batting .207/.230/.310 with one home run and five RBI.
Aug 21 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.D'Arnaud will get the day off after starting five of the last six games at catcher. Kevin Plawecki will take over behind the dish for him, batting eighth.
Aug 19 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.D'Arnaud will head to the bench for a breather after starting four straight games, going 2-for-15 (.133) over that span. Kevin Plawecki will draw a start behind the dish in his stead, batting eighth.
Aug 16 2017D'Arnaud is making his first career start at third base and hitting fifth Wednesday against the Yankees.This is a pretty shocking turn of events, but with Wilmer Flores and Jose Reyes each late scratches with sore ribs, the Mets were put in a tough spot. D'Arnaud doesn't even hit enough (75 wRC+) to be a solid offensive option at catcher, so at third base he carries almost no value with his bat or glove, so this doesn't really change things from a fantasy perspective.
Aug 14 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.D'Arnaud has just one hit over his last 15 at-bats, so he'll get the day off to gather himself after starting three of the last four games behind the dish. In his place, Rene Rivera will serve as the Mets' backstop, batting eighth.
Aug 11 2017D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup against the Phillies on Friday.D'Arnaud has gone 0-for-7 at the plate over the past two games, so he'll take a seat on the bench. Rene Rivera takes over behind the plate and will act as battery mate for probable starter Seth Lugo.
Aug 9 2017D'Arnaud is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Rangers.The catcher will retreat to the bench after starting the past two games behind the plate while Rene Rivera takes over in his place. Since the All-Star break, d'Arnaud is hitting .295/.328/.393 with one home run and eight RBI.
Aug 5 2017D'Arnaud is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.D'Arnaud will get Saturday afternoon off after going 0-for-3 in Friday night's game. Rene Rivera will start in his place, hitting eighth.
Aug 3 2017D'Arnaud is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies.D'Arnaud gets a day off after catching the previous four games, going 6-for-16 with one RBI during that span. In his place, Rene Rivera sets up behind the plate, batting eighth.
Jul 28 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Friday against the Mariners, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.D'Arnaud will get Friday night off after catching Thursday's contest and going 0-for-4 on the evening. Rene Rivera will pick up a start behind the dish in his stead.
Jul 26 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.D'Arnaud has hits in each of his past five starts, but he'll hit the bench after starting the first two games of the series with San Diego. Rene Rivera will assume catching duties for the evening.
Jul 23 2017D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the A's, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.On the heels of a three-hit performance Saturday, d'Arnaud will get the day off after starting the first two games of the series. Rene Rivera will take over behind the plate.
Jul 22 2017D'Arnaud went 3-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run during Saturday's win over the Athletics.The backstop hasn't moved the fantasy needle outside of deep fantasy settings, and his .241/.302/.449 slash line isn't overly encouraging. Still, nine home runs, 31 RBI and 24 runs through just 205 plate appearances is serviceable production from the catcher position. D'Arnaud also offers modest upside moving forward.
Jul 18 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.D'Arnaud has just six hits and possesses a lowly .523 OPS in the past 14 games. He'll hit the bench for the second time in three games to allow Rene Rivera to log a start behind the dish.
Jul 16 2017D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.After making the first two starts of the second half for the Mets, d'Arnaud will take a seat in favor of Rene Rivera behind the plate.
Jul 9 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.D'Arnaud caught the past couple games for New York, so he'll get Sunday off in order to gear up for the second half of the season. Rene Rivera will assume catching duties for the day.
Jul 4 2017D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.With Tuesday's game kicking off at 11:05 a.m. local time, d'Arnaud won't be asked to step in behind the plate after catching nine innings a night earlier. Rene Rivera will check in at catcher, working as the batterymate for Seth Lugo.
Jul 2 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.D'Arnaud started the first two games of the series and will now give way to Rene Rivera behind the plate. The 28-year-old backstop is currently slashing an uninspiring .232/.294/.471 this season, so don't expect him to pick up an every day role behind the plate any time soon.
Jun 29 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.Despite collecting three hits -- including a home run -- over his last two starts, d'Arnaud will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale. Rene Rivera will crouch behind the dish in his stead.
Jun 27 2017D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins.It's his first multi-hit performance since June 12, but despite a .232 (16-for-69) batting average on the month d'Arnaud has been supplying some power, hitting four homers in June to give him nine on the year.
Jun 25 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.D'Arnaud has started each of the last four games for the Mets, so he'll retreat to the bench in favor of Rene Rivera.
Jun 23 2017D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers.The blast, d'Arnaud's eighth of the year, snapped a 10-game homerless drought for the backstop. His .226/.293/.459 slash line in 44 games is underwhelming, but at least the 28-year-old is on pace to top his previous career high of 13 home runs.
Jun 20 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.Despite collecting hits in each of the last three games, d'Arnaud will head to the bench for a breather as Rene Rivera draws the start behind the dish. The 28-year-old is slashing .224/.295/.448 with seven homers in 139 plate appearances (42 games) this season.
Jun 17 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals.D'Arnaud is hitless in the past three games, dropping his season average down to .212, and with a day game on tap for Saturday, he'll hit the bench for a day off. Rene Rivera will assume the catching duties for the afternoon.
Jun 15 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Thursday against the Nationals.D'Arnaud will head to the bench for a breather after turning in an 0-for-5 performance Wednesday. Rene Rivera will take over behind the plate in his stead.
Jun 11 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.D'Arnaud sat out Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader and will again be relegated to the bench for Sunday's matinee against Jaime Garcia and the Braves. Rene Rivera will draw the start in his stead.
Jun 10 2017D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.Although the doubleheader is the likely reason for d'Arnaud's absence in game one, the catcher could likely use some rest after starting the past four games behind the plate. In his place, Rene Rivera will catch Robert Gsellman in game one against the Braves.
Jun 6 2017D'Arnaud accounted for the final run of Tuesday's 10-8 loss to the Rangers with a ninth-inning solo homer, his only hit in five at-bats on the evening.While d'Arnaud isn't sitting on particularly shiny numbers, especially that .231 average, there's some hope to be found in his batting line. The 28-year-old catcher has a horribly low .217 BABIP despite dispensing line drives and hard-hit balls at the highest rates of his career, and his .253 ISO is easily a career best. There's hope yet for his long-suffering fantasy owners.
Jun 3 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.D'Arnaud has raised his batting average from .190 to .241 over his last five starts, but the Mets still want to keep him fresh, so he will get a day off after starting the previous two contests. Rene Rivera will get the nod behind the plate in d'Arnaud's place.
Jun 1 2017D'Arnaud is batting eighth and catching Thursday against the Brewers.D'Arnaud was given a day off Wednesday after also getting a breather Monday. Considering his injury-filled past -- including a disabled list trip due to wrist issues earlier this month -- New York continues to limit the workload of its No. 1 backstop, who carries a .221/.294/.481 line with five home runs in 85 plate appearances.
May 31 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.D'Arnaud has five hits over his past three starts, but he'll sit out of Wednesday's bout as the Mets continue to ease him back into regular action. Rene Rivera will assume catching duties for the evening.
May 29 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Monday against the Brewers, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.After catching 19 innings over the last two days, d'Arnaud will head to the bench for Monday's series opener. Rene Rivera will draw the start behind the dish.
May 28 2017D'Arnaud went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two RBI during Saturday's extra-innings loss to Pittsburgh.While the backstop has played just 25 games this season, he has shown impressive pop with a .515 slugging percentage. D'Arnaud's five homers, 18 RBI and 11 runs are also solid returns, as he continues to prove to be a serviceable fantasy asset when healthy. The problem is that he has been limited to just 620 plate appearances dating back to the 2015 campaign.
May 26 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Friday against the Pirates.The 28-year-old catcher returned from the disabled list Wednesday, but he'll get a night off after failing to pick up a hit since his activation. Rene Rivera will catch Jacob deGrom on Friday night.
May 24 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) was activated from the disabled list Wednesday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.As expected, d'Arnaud will rejoin the Mets ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Padres. He'll be available off the bench, though him and Rene Rivera should split duties behind the dish moving forward.
May 24 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) went through batting practice Wednesday, but isn't expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to the Mets' game against the Padres, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.D'Arnaud's presence on the field prior to the game implies that he's close to returning from the DL, but with the team listing Rene Rivera as the starting catcher Wednesday, it looks like d'Arnaud won't be back until Thursday. The Mets welcomed d'Arnaud back Wednesday from his six-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas, during which he went 5-for-23 at the plate. D'Arnaud and Rivera are expected to share duties behind the plate once d'Arnaud is activated.
May 24 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) will be activated ahead of Wednesday's game against the Padres, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.While it was reported earlier that d'Arnaud wouldn't be activated prior to Wednesday's contest, that is no longer the case. With Tommy Milone (knee) now heading to the disabled list, the Mets had an available spot on the roster for the backstop to fill. He still won't draw the start, as Rene Rivera is locked into the lineup behind the dish, though he'll be available off the bench if needed. D'Arnaud and Rivera will likely share duties behind the plate moving forward.
May 22 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) caught all nine innings for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI, but he'll remain on his rehab assignment for now, Justin Tasch of The New York Daily News reports.The Mets will have d'Arnaud catch Steven Matz's (elbow) rehab start with Las Vegas on Tuesday, and if everything goes well he should come off the DL soon afterwards. The 28-year-old backstop is slashing .203/.288/.475 through 22 big-league games this season, and d'Arnaud may have to split time with the hot-hitting Rene Rivera once he's back.
May 18 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) is scheduled to start his rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday.D'Arnaud, who has been on the disabled list for most of May with a bone bruise in his wrist, is entering the last step in his rehab process before rejoining the Mets. It's unclear how many games the rehab assignment will last, though he'll likely need a few games there before he's ready to return to the big club.
May 18 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in his first rehab appearance Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.The 28-year-old caught seven innings in addition to putting together a solid night as a hitter. It's unclear how long the Mets need to see d'Arnaud down at High-A before activating him off the disabled list, but the general sense is that the club will bring him off the DL next week.
May 5 2017D'Arnaud was placed on the disabled list after suffering a bone bruise in his wrist, Marc Carig of Newsweek reports.D'Arnaud's injury stems from when he aggregated a previous wrist issue on Tuesday. As of right now there has not been a timetable established for when he could be expected to return. The Mets will be hoping that D'Arnaud's bone bruise does not end up sapping any power when he returns like wrist injuries have sometimes been known to do.
May 4 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Thursday against the Braves.D'Arnaud will sit for the second straight game after aggravating a wrist injury during Tuesday's contest. Rene Rivera will once again serve as backstop in his stead. D'arnaud should be considered day-to-day until the Mets update his status, but a trip to the DL could be a possibility if he isn't back for the weekend series against the Marlins.
May 4 2017D'Arnaud will have his wrist examined by a doctor Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.D'Arnaud is apparently still experiencing soreness after aggravating a wrist injury during Tuesday's contest. More should be known about his status after the examination, while the possibility of a trip to the DL looms overhead.
May 3 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Braves, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.D'Arnaud aggravated a wrist injury Tuesday and was pulled early in that contest, so it's not too surprising that manager Terry Collins will hold the backstop out of the lineup a day later. Rene Rivera will receive the nod behind the dish, catching for Jacob deGrom. The Mets are viewing d'Arnaud as day-to-day for now, but a trip to the disabled list could become a more realistic possibility if he's still hurting once the weekend arrives.
May 2 2017D'Arnaud exited Tuesday's game against the Braves early due to a sore right wrist, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.D'Arnaud missed a short stretch of games earlier this season with wrist pain. It appears that this discomfort has reemerged and forced the catcher to exit Tuesday's game early. It's unclear if the early exit was simply precautionary or if d'Arnaud will have to miss more time. For now, he'll be considered day-to-day.
May 2 2017D'Arnaud exited Tuesday's game against the Braves early, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.The reason for d'Arnaud's early departure is not yet known, but the starting catcher was replaced by Kevin Plawecki between the fifth and sixth inning. D'Arnaud was 0-for-3 with a strikeout prior to his early exit. A report on his condition should become available shortly.
May 1 2017D'Arnaud (back) is batting seventh and playing catcher Monday against the Braves.After getting Sunday's game off with back tightness, d'Arnaud is back in the lineup. The 28-year-old will look to turn things around at the plate Monday, as he has just two hits (albeit home runs) in his last 22 at-bats (both in the same game).
Apr 30 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.With Noah Syndergaard on the bump, his usual battery-mate Rene Rivera will draw the start behind the plate. D'Arnaud, who has seven RBI in his past three games, is currently dealing with back tightness and is being considered day-to-day. With Sunday's day of rest, he'll hopefully be ready to go for Monday's contest against the Braves.
Apr 29 2017D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and five RBI in Friday's 7-5 win over the Nationals.Impressively, both homers came off Max Scherzer. With four homers and 15 RBI on the season, d'Arnaud has already matched last year's power production in 56 fewer games.
Apr 29 2017D'Arnaud was hindered by some back tightness during Saturday's game, but will get Sunday's game off anyways with Noah Syndergaard on the rubber, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.The tightness was bad enough to warrant a mid-game meeting with trainers, but d'Arnaud stayed in throughout the entirety of the contest, going 0-for-3 with an RBI and a run. Consider him day-to-day heading into the off day.
Apr 25 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) is catching and batting eighth Tuesday against the Braves.D'arnaud has been dealing with wrist pain over the past week, causing him to be held out of the starting lineup for the last four games (though he was able to make brief appearances in each game). His wrist is feeling well enough to throw, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports, prompting manager Terry Collins to reinsert him as the Mets' backstop. The 28-year-old is slashing .244/.326/.488 with two homers and nine RBI through 41 at-bats.
Apr 23 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.It was recently reported that d'Arnaud was still dealing with wrist pain, so he'll remain out of the lineup Sunday. With d'Arnaud out, the Mets will start Kevin Plawecki behind the dish. There's yet to be any indication that d'Arnaud will land on the DL, so consider him day-to-day for the time being.
Apr 22 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) is not in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Nationals.It will be the third straight game in which D'Arnaud doesn't start after he hit his hand on a bat while throwing during Wednesday's game. Rene Rivera, who is starting behind the plate Saturday, will likely continue receiving the lion's share of catching duties.
Apr 22 2017D'Arnaud is still experiencing wrist pain and may remain out Sunday against the Nationals, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.D'Arnaud has been out since Thursday with a wrist injury, but has made a couple appearances as a pinch-hitter since then. However, although his health is good enough for him to hit, he may not be quite ready to resume his catching duties. If d'Arnaud remains out Sunday, Rene Rivera will likely get the nod to start behind the dish.
Apr 21 2017D'Arnaud was scratched from the Mets' lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals after having difficulty throwing, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.The Mets will be hoping that this is nothing more than a little soreness for their starting catcher. D'Arnaud has had a respectable start to the season at the plate so far, slashing .263/.349/.526 to go along with two home runs.
Apr 20 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) grounded out in a pinch-hit appearance Thursday.The Mets' backstop was left out of the lineup Thursday due to a wrist contusion, and though he was able to log an at-bat, he never got the chance to draw in behind the plate. Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports that d'Arnaud will test out his wrist during the day Friday before manager Terry Collins makes a final decision on his lineup. If d'Arnaud is ruled out, Rene Rivera will likely get another start at catcher.
Apr 20 2017D'Arnaud (wrist) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.D'Arnaud was diagnosed with a wrist contusion after hitting his hand on a bat while making a throw. There's yet to be any indication as to when he'll return, so the Mets will turn to Rene Rivera to take over their catching duties until d'Arnaud is healthy again.
Apr 19 2017d'Arnaud exited Wednesday's game against the Phillies early after hitting his hand on a bat while making a throw from behind the plate, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.It's currently unclear as to how severe d'Arnaud's hand injury is. It's possible that the Mets are just playing it safe with their oft-injured catcher. He'll be considered as day-to-day until the team releases additional information regarding his early departure.
Apr 19 2017d'Arnaud, who exited Wednesday's game against the Phillies early, has been diagnosed with a right wrist contusion, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.As was noted in a previous update, d'Arnaud hit his hand on a bat while making a throw from behind home plate. How much time the catcher will be forced to miss depends on the severity of his bruise and how quickly it's able to heal. A more clear timetable for his return should become available in the coming days.
Apr 15 2017D'Arnaud could be on the bench again Saturday for another rest day following Thursday's 16-inning game, Kristie Ackert of The New York Daily News reports.He apparently needed help making it down the clubhouse steps after crouching behind the plate for five hours Thursday, so an extended break seems like a wise precaution given d'Arnaud's injury history. "I am going to give him two [days off]," Mets manager Terry Collins said Friday. "We've got three more here. I thought that was a long game last night, he was exhausted when the game was over. So, I'll give him tonight and tomorrow and get him back out there." Rene Rivera would then make his second straight start Saturday, but expect d'Arnaud back in the lineup Sunday.
Apr 14 2017D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.As expected, d'Arnaud will take a seat Friday after catching 16 innings and hitting the game-winning home run against the Marlins in the series opener. Rene Rivera will take over behind the plate in his place, but d'Arnaud figures to draw back into the lineup later in the weekend.
Apr 14 2017D'Arnaud went 4-for-6 with a walk, a triple, a home run, three runs scored and four RBI in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Marlins.After playing all 16 innings Thursday and giving the Mets the victory with a solo homer in the top of the 16th, expect d'Arnaud to get a well-deserved day off Friday. The 28-year-old is enjoying a tremendous start to 2017, slashing .333/.438/.704 through nine games with two home runs and nine RBI.
Apr 11 2017D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's 14-4 rout of the Phillies.After a big spring, d'Arnaud opened the season slowly, going just 2-for-14 heading into Tuesday. However, there were positive signs here even before this effort, as he'd struck out just a single time. While d'Arnaud is coming off a bad, injury-shortened campaign, he's still a talented hitter who's put in a lot of work to find his stroke again. Don't dismiss him in deeper formats.
Apr 10 2017D'Arnaud is back in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Phillies.After having Sunday off, d'Arnaud will return to his spot behind the dish for Monday's game. Since the season began, he's gone 2-for-10 over five games.
Apr 9 2017D'Arnaud is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.D'Arnaud, who was already given the night off in Friday's matchup against the Marlins, will now be out of the lineup for two of the team's three games in the series. However, this should help ensure that he's fully fresh for Mets upcoming seven-game road trip beginning Monday.
Apr 7 2017D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.The 28-year-old has hit safely in each of the games he's started this season, but he'll get a regular night off to begin New York's three-game weekend series. Rene Rivera will set up behind the dish in his stead.
Apr 6 2017D'Arnaud went 1-for-3 with a two-run double in the Mets' 6-2 victory over the Braves on Thursday.The Mets had trouble with Atlanta starter Jaime Garcia in the early going, but d'Arnaud managed to open the scoring for the Mets by jabbing an 0-1 offering from the lefty into center field to score a pair. The 28-year-old has gotten on base in each contest this season, and he should continue to get a good number of innings behind the dish as long as he maintains his productivity at the plate.
Apr 3 2017D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup for the Mets' season opener Monday against the Braves, David Lennon of Newsday reports.Noah Syndergaard is on the hill for the Mets, so his personal catcher, Rene Rivera, will get the nod over d'Arnaud. While health hasn't been an issue for d'Arnaud this spring, he's struggled to control the running game and could lose out on starts to Rivera as a result if he fails to show much improvement during the regular season. Look for d'Arnaud to make his season debut Wednesday.
Mar 25 2017D'Arnaud was 0-for-4 in throwing out basestealers Friday with Noah Syndergaard on the mound, even failing to gun down Jake Marisnick on a pitchout, and as a result Rene Rivera will be Syndergaard's personal catcher to begin the season, John Harper of the New York Daily News reports.The Mets were hoping the addition of catching coach Glenn Sherlock to the staff would help d'Arnaud improve his throwing, but that hasn't been the case this spring as the 28-year-old is 0-for-12 in nailing would-be thieves. Better results at the plate should at least allow d'Arnaud to remain in a starting role, and to his credit he is hitting .325/.413/.550 through 40 spring at-bats, but if his hitting doesn't rebound significantly from last season's .630 OPS, he could once again find himself on the bench behind Rivera more often than not.
Mar 7 2017D'Arnaud hit his second home run of the spring Monday, and the Mets are thrilled with his performance so far in camp, The New York Daily News reports. "It's really good to see because he's worked so hard to fix his swing,'' manager Terry Collins said. "And he hasn't had to throw a lot, but he threw very, very well the other day. So hopefully he's on the right track."He's hitting a robust .450 (9-for-20) through seven Grapefruit League games, and d'Arnaud's simplified swing is drawing rave reviews. "I'm able to see the ball longer and not have to cheat to get to certain pitches,'' d'Arnaud said Monday. "I've shortened the swing up so it's more direct and I don't have to over-commit too soon." The 28-year-old's track record of getting hurt on a regular basis makes him difficult to trust on a fantasy roster, but in deep leagues he's looking more and more like an intriguing sleeper for 2017.
Mar 1 2017D'Arnaud went 1-for-3 with a solo home run off Marlins closer A.J. Ramos in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game.His offseason work to simplify and improve his swing has paid quick dividends to begin the spring, and d'Arnaud is now hitting .500 (4-for-8) through the Mets' first few Grapefruit League games. He remains little more than a lottery ticket in shallower fantasy formats, but the 28-year-old catcher still has time to get his career back on track if he can just stay off the DL.
Feb 25 2017D'Arnaud went 2-for-2 in Friday's Grapefruit League opener against the Red Sox.After retooling his swing in the offseason, this was exactly the kind of start the Mets were looking for out of d'Arnaud this spring. He's locked in as the starting catcher to begin 2017, but will need to stay healthy and continue hitting to keep Rene Rivera and Kevin Plawecki from cutting into his playing time.
Feb 15 2017Mets manager Terry Collins told d'Arnaud that the team wants him to play about 100 games this season, The NY Post reports.That doesn't seem like a particularly high target, but d'Arnaud's career high in games played is 108, set in 2014, due to his inability to stay healthy. If he does regain the form he showed a couple of years ago he could be a sleeper, but the 28-year-old carries too much risk to be anything more than an endgame option at catcher in most fantasy formats.
Feb 1 2017D'Arnaud has spent the offseason completely retooling his swing, as well as working on his throwing mechanics behind the plate, The NY Post reports.The 27-year-old catcher is coming off the worst offensive season of his career, and while d'Arnaud's inability to stay healthy certainly played a big role in his .630 OPS, the length of his swing was also an issue. Eliminating his habit of wrapping the bat around his head while in his stance, and taking a more direct path to the ball, could help him recapture the promise he showed in 2015 when he hit 12 home runs with an .825 OPS in 67 games. The Mets still have Kevin Plawecki and Rene Rivera on hand to provide competition, but d'Arnaud will get at least one more chance to establish himself as the team's catcher of both the present and the future.
Jan 13 2017D'Arnaud agreed to a one-year, $1.875 million deal with the Mets on Friday, avoiding arbitration, FanRag Sports' Jon Heyman reports.He is on track to enter the year as the Mets' No. 1 catcher, but on the heels of posting a 74 wRC+ with just four home runs and a .247 average in 276 plate appearances, his draft day price will be as low as ever. While a bounce back of sorts should be expected, d'Arnaud no longer looks like a high-upside option at the position.
Nov 2 2016The Mets plan "to at least keep their eye open for external options for their top catcher role," which could possibly move d'Arnaud out of the role, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.Injury issues continued to haunt d'Arnaud in 2016, with elbow and shoulder problems forcing him to miss most of the first half. It's hard to blame the Mets for being open to finding a more durable option, but it could be difficult to find a catcher on the market that can match d'Arnaud's upside and his price.
Sep 19 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Braves, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo.D'Aranud has spent plenty time on the bench of late, and that will again be the case Monday, as he is held out in favor of Rene Rivera for the fourth time in six games.
Sep 14 2016D'Arnaud, who is out of the lineup Wednesday, appears to have been passed on the depth chart by Rene Rivera.Rivera has started three of the last four games, and appears to be the go-to option behind the dish for the Mets down the stretch. D'Arnaud, who entered the year as a consensus top-10 catcher for fantasy purposes, has had a brutal season at the plate, slashing .253/.309/.332 with four home runs in 250 plate appearances. Typically he has carried the label of "good when healthy," but he failed to live up to that billing this season. It could simply be chalked up to an off year in a small sample size. The Mets will likely head into spring training next year with d'Arnaud as the unquestioned starter at catcher, so he'll make for a cheap bounce-back option in drafts next season.
Sep 13 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.Despite going 2-for-4 in Monday's series opener, d'Arnaud will head back to the bench for another day off. Rene Rivera will slot in for him behind the plate.
Sep 11 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Braves.Rene Rivera will start behind the dish while d'Arnaud gets the day off. D'Arnaud has had a tough time at the plate recently, as he's gone 7-for-31 (.226) over the last 14 games, bringing his batting average down to .249 for the year.
Sep 7 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN.com.D'Arnaud will get the day off Wednesday with the Mets playing a day game following an night game. Rene Rivera will get the start behind the plate in d'Arnaud's place.
Sep 4 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.D'arnaud went 4-for-10 over his last three starts, but he will be held out Sunday for the second time in three days. Rene Rivera will get the nod behind the plate Sunday night.
Sep 2 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Friday against the Nationals.D'Arnaud has started two consecutive games behind the dish, so he'll get the night off. He'll give way to Rene Rivera at catcher, who will hit ninth against A.J. Cole.
Aug 27 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.D'Arnaud hit an RBI double in Friday's win, snapping a streak of seven straight starts without an extra-base hit. The highlights have been few and far between for d'Arnaud all season but he is putting together his best month so far (.283/.328/.400). Rene Rivera will replace him behind the plate Saturday.
Aug 25 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN.com.As has been the case every few days of late, d'Arnaud will open the game on the bench, and Rene Rivera will get the start behind the plate. D'Aranud went 0-for-3 Wednesday, but he has seen the ball well of late, going 11-for-29 (.379) in eight games since Aug. 12.
Aug 21 2016D' Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Giants, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.This should be considered regular rest for d' Arnaud, who sits more than the average catcher due to his mediocre play. He's been heating up a bit at the dish recently, collecting a hit in five of his last six games and batting .455/.520/.591 over that span.
Aug 19 2016D'Arnaud is out of Friday's lineup versus the Giants, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.The Mets will opt to start Rene Rivera over d'Arnaud for the second time in the last four days. D'Arnaud has been fantastic at the plate recently, having gone 9-for-17 with a home run over the last seven days.
Aug 16 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Tuesday against Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of NJ Advance Media reports.Rene Rivera will get the nod to start behind the dish Tuesday, giving d'Arnaud the night off. D'Arnaud will likely return to the lineup for for Wednesday's series finale against the Diamondbacks.
Aug 14 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.D'Arnaud will take a seat after catching all 11 innings of Saturday evening's contest, giving way to Rene Rivera behind the plate. Look for d'Arnaud to return to the lineup for Monday's series opener in Arizona.
Aug 11 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.D'Arnaud has started four straight games behind the plate, but with an early contest scheduled Thursday, he'll take a seat in favor of Rene Rivera. A day off was likely in order regardless, as d'Arnaud is hitless in his last three games to bring his season average down to .228.
Aug 5 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.Rene Rivera will catch for starter Noah Syndergaard as d'Arnaud sits for the second time in three days. While d'Arnaud continues to see the lion's share of the workload, he's underwhelmed at the dish since his return from the DL in late June, going 27-for-101 (.267 average) with five extra-base hits. He hit a home run Tuesday, his first since July 7 and third of the season.
Aug 3 2016D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup for the Mets on Wednesday.D'Arnaud will give way to catcher Rene Rivera on Wednesday. Expect d'Arnaud back in the Mets lineup on Thursday as they face Nathan Eovaldi at Yankee Stadium. On the season, d'Arnaud is hitting .250/.296/.371 with three home runs in 116 at-bats against right-handed pitchers.
Jul 31 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.It's just a regular day of for the young backstop, as d'Arnaud will take a seat in favor of Rene Rivera behind the plate.
Jul 29 2016D'Arnaud is hitting second in the order for Friday's game against the Rockies.D'Arnaud is typically slotted around the seventh spot in the order, but will head all the way up to bat behind Curtis Granderson during the Mets' second game of their series against Colorado. He will be behind the plate and should be rested up after getting a day off for Thursday's outing.
Jul 28 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Thursday against the Rockies, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.He started the last two games, but will take a seat for Thursday's day game, making way for Rene Rivera behind the dish. D'Arnaud is hitting .246/.299/.333 with two home runs in 137 plate appearances this season, but there is more upside in his bat than he has shown so far and he should still be rostered in the majority of formats.
Jul 26 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo.As was going to be the case before Monday's game was rained out, d'Arnaud will cede the catching duties to Rene Rivera with Noah Syndergaard on the mound for the Mets. The Mets will play again Tuesday night, and it seems likely d'Arnaud will start that game so Rivera does not have to catch 18 innings Tuesday.
Jul 25 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.D'Arnaud will sit for the second consecutive game as Rene Rivera picks up another start behind the plate. According to Adam Rubin of ESPN.com manager Terry Collins likes Rivera catching Noah Syndergaard, so this could result in a few less starts for d'Arnaud if the trend continues. D'Arnaud is hitting a measly .238 since the All-Star break, but his job as the starter is still secure.
Jul 24 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.After starting three consecutive games, the Mets opted to give D'Arnaud the day off and put Rene Rivera behind the plate. Like many of his teammates, d'Arnaud's batting has been rather subpar this season, as he's hitting just .246/.302/.339. However, he's shown improvement as of late and has gone 4-for-11 over his last three starts.
Jul 17 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies.D'Arnaud has been behind the plate for the first two games of the series, but will take a seat in favor of Rene Rivera for Sunday's afternoon finale.
Jul 8 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Friday against the Nationals.Rene Rivera will catch for starer Noah Syndergaard as d'Arnaud sits for the second time in three games. D'Arnaud hit his first two home runs of the season this week, giving him 14 hits in 44 at-bats since his return from the DL (.318 average). He remains the primary backstop in New York but he's among the biggest injury risks in baseball.
Jul 7 2016d'Arnaud went 1-for-5 with a solo homer Thursday against the Nationals.d'Arnaud's second homer of the year came in the fourth inning to pull the Mets within two runs in a game they'd eventually win. He's now blasted homers in two of his last three games, and he's slashing .256/.309/.356 in 92 at-bats on the season.
Jul 6 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins.D'Arnaud has started back-to-back games and five of the last six contests for the Mets, but will take a seat in favor of backup Rene Revera for the afternoon contest.
Jul 4 2016D'Arnaud hit his first home run as part of a 3-for-4 game with two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's win over the Marlins.After hitting 12 home runs in just 67 games, d'Arnaud needed 24 to get on the board in 2016. This marks just his fourth extra-base hit in 89 plate appearances, so he's going to need to get into an extended hot streak before we can really believe his power is back to where it used to be. After hitting .268/.340/.485 last year, his batting line is just .268/.326/.341 in 2016.
Jul 3 2016D'Arnaud had two more hits Saturday and is now 8-for-17 his last six gamesD'Arnaud is 10-for-32 since coming off the disabled list and pushing for a more out of the eight-spot. A few more solid games and manager Terry Collins may have no choice but to move him up in the batting order.
Jul 3 2016D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Cubs, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.D'Arnaud has been behind the plate for three straight contests, but will give way to Rene Rivera on Sunday afternoon. The 27-year-old backstop's bat is just starting to heat up when the Mets need it most, as d'Arnaud is 5-for-9 at the plate over his last three games.
Jun 29 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.After starting two straight and five of the last six games, d'Arnaud will take the night off in favor of Rene Rivera. D'Arnaud has struggled to put up anywhere near the .268/.340/.485 line that he did in 2015, as his batting average currently sits at a lowly .206 through 19 games played. If he can start to produce offensively it would bring a much-needed boost to the a Mets lineup that ranks 28th in the league with 3.61 runs scored per game.
Jun 26 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves.The Mets will rest d'Arnaud after he spent the last three games behind the plate, allowing Rene Rivera to pick up a start behind the plate. D'Arnaud hasn't been able to get much going since returning from a shoulder injury earlier last week, going 2-for-15 with three RBI.
Jun 22 2016D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN.com.D'Arnaud will be the Mets' regular catcher again now that he is back from the disabled list, but he will be held out of Wednesday's lineup with the Mets playing a day game following a night game. Rene Rivera will get the start behind the plate in d'Arnaud's place.
Jun 21 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday.As expected, d'Arnaud will join the Mets for their game against the Royals on Tuesday. This move sent struggling catcher Kevin Plawecki down to Triple-A Las Vegas. D'Arnaud has been out since April 25 with a strained rotator cuff. Now that he's back, he'll likely be in the lineup almost every game, including Tuesday's. D'Arnaud is in Tuesday's lineup and will bat eighth.
Jun 17 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) will serve as the designated hitter Friday, then catch Saturday and Sunday for Triple-A Las Vegas before rejoining the Mets for their game Tuesday against the Royals.D'Arnaud, out since April 25 with a strained rotator cuff, has recently progressed to catching a full game. He was able to do so earlier this week with no setbacks, putting him in line to be activated July 21. Once activated, d'Arnaud should be in the lineup nearly every day behind the plate for the Mets, whose lineup is missing several injured regulars.
Jun 14 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) is expected to return from the DL next Tuesday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.D'Arnaud recently underwent a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie and connected for seven hits in 26 at bats while collecting three runs and four RBI. His return to major league action has been a long time coming as a setback delayed his recovery but it appears as if he's nearing 100 percent. If he stays healthy throughout the remainder of the week, he'll likely return to the Mets lineup for the start of their series with Kansas City on June 21.
Jun 12 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) is expected to catch nine innings for High-A St. Lucie on Monday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud has been taking reps primarily as the DH in his rehab assignment, but made his first start at catcher Saturday, and went 2-for-4 at the dish in the effort. It now looks as if the young backstop is starting to pick up the pace, and a return to the majors within seven-to-eight days is apparently a realistic possibility, according to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News. If d'Arnaud can bring any offense to the Mets, it will surely be an upgrade on the current situation, as the team isn't getting much offense out of either Rene Rivera (.143) or Kevin Plawecki (.204).
Jun 10 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder), who has been limited to serving as the designated hitter in rehab games, will catch for the first time Saturday, Marc Craig of Newsday reports.Last Sunday, D'Arnaud kicked off his rehab assignment, which can last up to 20 days. He now has just shy of two weeks to show that his shoulder is fully healed and can handle the rigors of catching daily. Kevin Plawecki and Rene Rivera continue to man the backstop for the Mets, who could use d'Arnaud's solid bat in the lineup due to absences of Lucas Duda (back) and David Wright (neck).
Jun 6 2016D'Arnaud is still a week away from catching in a rehab game, Marc Craig of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud isn't expected back until late-June and will not rejoin the team without catching some rehab games first. The 27-year-old is hitting .196/.288/.261 with one RBI in 46 games this season.
Jun 5 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) will serve as the DH for High-A St. Lucie on Sunday night, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.This is good news for both fantasy owners and the Mets, as the team has struggled to get offense from the catcher position in the absence of d'Arnaud. Although the backstop will be able to log some at-bats in the minors, he remains without a timetable to return to throwing, which is the next major step in his recovery. He'll likely need a few starts at catcher in the minors before a realistic return estimate can be determined.
Jun 3 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) could DH in a minor league game this weekend, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.While it sounds like d'Arnaud is feeling well enough to swing the bat, he has not been cleared to catch, and manager Terry Collins reiterated that d'Arnaud is still "a ways away." Injuries have been a recurring theme for the 27-year-old throughout his career, and the offense was not up to snuff when he was on the field this season.
May 31 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) is closing in on a rehab assignment, ESPN New York reports.The catcher has not participated in live game action since late-April, but he could embark on a rehab stint as early as this weekend. D'Arnaud is nursing a strained rotator cuff strain and figures to require several appearances before returning to New York, where he'll step back in as the primary catcher.
May 25 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) is throwing with no issue and will ramp up baseball activities on Thursday, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.He is back in Port St. Lucie working out after spending time at home in California with his own physical therapist. D'Arnaud, who is recovering from a rotator cuff strain, is still at least a couple weeks away from returning to the Mets, but it sounds like he is progressing nicely. Kevin Plawecki will continue to serve as the primary catcher for now.
May 23 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) isn't expected by assistant general manager John Ricco to be back for at least a couple more weeks, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.D'Arnaud experienced a setback in his rehab program earlier in May, and it seems he will make his return a little later than expected. It is still plausible that the catcher will get a rehab assignment within the next two weeks before his return to major league action.
May 18 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) built up strength and worked on the range of motion in his ailing shoulder Wednesday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.After experiencing a setback in his rehab process earlier in the month, it seems that d'Arnaud is taking the proper steps to remedy his shoulder and get back on track with his recovery. The catcher expects to go to extended spring training to resume baseball activities soon, so he could be back on track to get limited game action (possibly in the form of a rehab assignment) sometime later this month.
May 9 2016After an examination with team doctor David Altchek, d'Arnaud's diagnosis remains a rotator cuff strain, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. "It's just going to take more time...Clearly he's not ready yet," said assistant GM John Ricco on Monday.Altchek doesn't believe that d'Arnaud requires surgery and has prescribed rest, but the catcher will receive a PRP injection in the near future. In the meantime, d'Arnaud has been shut down from hitting, which effectively puts him in a holding pattern for the foreseeable future.
May 7 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) suffered a setback Saturday, as he tried to throw for the first time and experienced discomfort and had to be shut down, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.Manager Terry Collins said Saturday's development was "pretty discouraging," and while d'Arnaud had already started hitting Thursday, he's clearly not ready to work on the defensive aspect of his rehab. He will continue hitting for now, and more information regarding a timetable for further activity should become available in the coming days, but Collins' comments suggest that d'Arnaud won't be returning anytime soon. Kevin Plawecki should remain the primary catcher for Mets for the foreseeable future.
May 5 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) began hitting Thursday but hasn't resumed throwing yet, Maria Guardado of the Star-Ledger reports.This is good to see some progress in his rehab process, but until d'Arnaud begins throwing again, it'll be quite some time before he can return to the Mets lineup. A timetable for his return should become clearer once he can begin a throwing program.
May 3 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) will not likely come off the disabled list when he's first eligible to return, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.All d'Arnaud has done since going on the disabled list is rest and receive treatment on his shoulder, so he seems to be a ways away from returning to the field considering he hasn't even progressed to baseball activities yet. A timetable for his return should become clearer once he is able to begin throwing and using his shoulder for baseball activities. Kevin Plawecki should see most of the starts while d'Arnaud is on the shelf.
Apr 26 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) was placed on the DL on Tuesday.D'Arnaud underwent further testing earlier Tuesday which revealed a right rotator cuff strain, leading to the DL stint. It's unclear how much time he'll be sidelined for, but Kevin Plawecki figures to see the bulk of the action behind home plate in his stead, while catcher Rene Rivera was recalled to the major league team in a corresponding move.
Apr 25 2016D'Arnaud (shoulder) will undergo further medical testing Tuesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.D'Arnaud first started to feel discomfort in his right shoulder Monday after a throw to second. His situation should be cleared up following the release of his medical results Tuesday, although early indications suggest he'll have to miss time since Triple-A catcher Rene Rivera was pulled early from Monday's game after just one at-bat, likely indicating a call-up. That said, Kevin Plawecki will serve as the Mets' primary catcher in the potential absence of d'Arnaud.
Apr 24 2016D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.D'Arnaud will get a day of rest after playing Saturday night, giving way to Kevin Plawecki behind the plate. D'Arnaud recently broke out of a hitting slump, collecting four hits and three runs in his last three games. Plawecki will face Aaron Blair, who is making his Major League debut.
Apr 19 2016D'Arnaud (elbow) is back in the lineup Tuesday and will bat eighth in the order against the Phillies.D'Arnaud will draw back in behind the plate Tuesday after a two-game absence due to a bruised elbow stemming from when he was hit by a pitch Saturday. Kevin Plawecki, who started in d'Arnaud's absence, will move back to the bench for Tuesday's contest. D'Arnaud will have the tough task of facing the red-hot Vincent Valasquez in his return to the lineup Tuesday. Velasquez is coming off complete game shutout with 16 strikeouts.
Apr 18 2016D'Arnaud (elbow) remains out of the lineup Monday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.Kevin Plawecki will make another start behind the plate, while d'Arnaud remains day-to-day for now.
Apr 17 2016D'Arnaud (elbow) is unlikely to be available until Tuesday's game against the Phillies, ESPN.com's Adam Rubin reports.D'Arnaud is still dealing with some bruising on his left elbow after he was struck by a pitch in Saturday's game against the Indians, and the injury will result in him surrendering a start to Kevin Plawecki on Sunday. It sounds like d'Arnaud will remain out for Monday's series opener with the Phillies for precautionary purposes, but manager Terry Collins doesn't seem worried about a potential DL stint for the backstop. At this time, the Mets have no plan to call up a third catcher.
Apr 17 2016D'Arnaud (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians.D'Arnaud ended up exiting in the seventh inning Saturday's game after being struck in the elbow by a pitch, but it doesn't look like he's dealing with anything more severe than bruising, as X-rays after the game came back negative. Even before suffering the injury, d'Arnaud was scheduled to receive Sunday off in favor of Kevin Plawecki, so his absence doesn't appear particularly worrisome. D'Arnaud could be ready to go as soon as Monday's series opener against the Phillies.
Apr 16 2016D'Arnaud has been diagnosed with a bruised elbow after being hit by a pitch in Saturday's game against the Indians, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. X-rays taken on d'Arnaud's elbow came back negative.D'Arnaud was hit on the arm in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against the Indians and was replaced behind the plate by Kevin Plawecki. Fortunately, his elbow is merely bruised and there is no structural damage to the area. That said, the Mets may give d'Arnaud an off day Sunday to give him extra time to recover. If that's the case Sunday, look for Kevin Plawecki to get the start behind the plate for the Mets.
Apr 16 2016D'Arnaud left Saturday's game in the seventh inning after being hit by a pitch in his second at-bat, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.The team has yet to announce whether d'Arnaud was removed for precautionary reasons or whether he did suffer an injury after being hit on the arm by a Rafael Montero offering. Regardless, d'Arnaud is done for the day and has been replaced behind the plate by Kevin Plawecki. The Mets will likely release an update on d'Arnaud's status following Saturday's contest.
Apr 13 2016D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Marlins.Kevin Plawecki will make a spot start against Miami left-hander Adam Conley with the Mets in action for a matinee following a night game Tuesday.
Apr 10 2016D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Phillies.D'Arnaud has started each of the first four games of the season for New York, collecting just one base hit in his first 12 at-bats. He'll get a day off to clear his head, with Kevin Plawecki set to replace him and catch Sunday's starter, Matt Harvey.
Mar 28 2016d'Arnaud failed to reach base (0-for-3) during Monday's game against the Cardinals.The 27-year-old is batting .184/.273/.237 this spring with only two extra-base hits and eight RBI. d'Arnaud will look to build upon his 2015 campaign as Opening Day rolls around, as he hit .268/.340/.825 last season. He will most likely split some of his catching duties with Kevin Plawecki throughout the season, but a bigger concern for fantasy owners is d'Arnaud's health. He only played in 67 games last year and has battled injuries throughout his time in the MLB.
Feb 5 2016D'arnaud will see action at other positions during the spring in an attempt to increase his versatility and potentially find a way to get his bat in the lineup when Kevin Plawecki is behind the plate, the NY Post reports.Those other positions are likely first base and left field, though d'Arnaud main work will come behind the plate. D'Arnaud has suffered a variety of injuries while catching, so moving him out from behind the plate has been discussed for a while. But his bat plays much better as a catcher than at another position.
Nov 10 2015Mets assistant GM John Ricco said Tuesday that d'Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki could split time at catcher in 2016, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.Ricco also suggested a position change for d'Arnaud or Plawecki could come down the line, but there is no urgency to move either player out from behind the plate at this point. While d'Arnaud hit 12 homers with an .825 OPS in 2015, he once again missed significant time due to injury, something that's been a recurring theme throughout his young career. Splitting time with Plawecki would theoretically keep both players fresh for the long haul.
Oct 1 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.D'Arnaud is just one of a plethora of veterans getting the day off for the afternoon contest. Kevin Plawecki will man the backstop in his stead.
Sep 27 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.After clinching the NL East on Saturday, the Mets are rolling out backups at every position but left field and pitcher and d'Arnaud is one of the players hitting the bench. Kevin Plawecki will get the start behind the plate, batting cleanup.
Sep 23 2015D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Wednesday.That's now back-to-back days d'Arnaud has failed to start at catcher. ESPN's Adam Rubin stated Tuesday, D'Arnaud was merely getting a night off and would return Wednesday --- however, that doesn't appear to be the case. D'Arnaud isn't being limited by any sort of injury as far as we know --- that being said, his status for Thursday's game should answer some questions for fantasy owners.
Sep 22 2015D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.Manager Terry Collins confirmed d'Arnaud is simply getting the night off. Kevin Plawecki will get the start in his place and hit eighth in the order.
Sep 19 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.The Mets' young catcher has started four games in a row, so this is pretty standard rest for him. Usual backup Kevin Plawecki will take over behind the plate as the team takes on Michael Pineda.
Sep 13 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.This is d'Arnaud's 10th game off since his return from the DL in late July, a span in which he's put up a .949 OPS with seven home runs. Kevin Plawecki will take his spot behind the plate to catch for Jon Niese.
Sep 10 2015D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Braves.D'Arnaud has been an iron man of late, starting all but four games since Aug. 15, but he will be given a night to rest Thursday. Kevin Plawecki will get the start behind the plate in d'Arnaud's place.
Sep 9 2015D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.Yoenis Cespedes has deservedly received most of the publicity and credit for the Mets' second-half offensive surge, but d'Arnaud has quietly been one of the best offensive catchers in baseball when healthy this year. Since returning from the DL at the end of July, d'Arnaud has hit .290 with seven homers and an OPS well over .900 in 30 games.
Sep 6 2015D'Arnaud isn't in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.D'Arnaud will receive a day off after five straight starts behind the plate, currently riding a four-game hit streak and coming off a 2-for-4 night with a home run and four RBI. He'll cede the duties to Kevin Plawecki behind the plate Sunday, batting eighth for the Mets.
Aug 30 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.D'Arnaud started New York's last three games, so a day off while Anthony Recker takes over behind the plate is pretty standard. The 26-year-old is finishing up a month of August in which he's been thumping the ball, hitting .267/.375/.560 with five home runs.
Aug 26 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.D'Arnaud continues to rake of late, collecting eight hits and two home runs in his last four starts. While he continues as the primary catcher for the Mets, backstops tend to receive more days off than the average position player, making this resulting in d'Arnaud's second day off in the past four games.
Aug 23 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.D'Arnaud turned in a productive pair of starts in the first two games of the series at Coors Field, going 3-for-10 with a homer, three RBI, and three runs. He'll rest for Sunday's afternoon affair, with Anthony Recker picking up the starting nod behind the plate.
Aug 21 2015D'Arnaud went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Friday's win over the Rockies.The injury-plagued d'Arnaud still isn't quite living up to the hype he garnered as a prospect, though his seven homers in just 140 plate appearances is impressive. Over the past month, d'Arnaud is batting just .200 with all three of his RBI coming off of solo homers.
Aug 14 2015D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Friday, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.D'Arnaud has started the last four games behind the plate, so he'll get a much-deserved day off, as Anthony Recker takes over as the backstop for starter Bartolo Colon.
Aug 11 2015D'Arnaud's home run Monday was his first since coming off the disabled list July 31.D'Arnaud made a small tweak to his batting stance, inching a bit closer to the plate, which gives him better coverage of the outer portion of the dish. The home run came on a pitch on the inner half but d'Arnaud felt the tweak made him more balanced at the plate. D'Arnaud tries to carry that solid swing over to Tuesday's game, as he is in the midst of a spell where he will start three games in a row.
Aug 10 2015D'Arnaud will likely see a few starts in a row. per manager Terry Collins.D'Arnaud is in the lineup Monday, and it sounds as though he'll likely catch Tuesday and Wednesday as well. Collins indicated that playing three straight days could help d'Arnaud improve defensively. If the Mets follow through with the plan, Kevin Plawecki would likely be rested until at least Thursday.
Aug 9 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays.D'Arnaud will rest after catching back-to-back days, giving way to Kevin Plawecki behind the plate. He's been resting every third day since his return from the DL, representing a pattern that seems likely to continue until further notice.
Aug 5 2015D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.He will turn catching duties over to Kevin Plawecki after starting four of five following his activation from the DL. The 26-year-old d'Arnaud has hit seventh against right-handers and fifth against lefties since his return.
Aug 2 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Capitals.D'Arnaud returned from the DL on Friday and started the first two games of the series, going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts. He'll likely start every two games for the next several days while he gets acclimated with playing on a more regular basis again, paving the way for backup Kevin Plawecki to pick up the nod behind the plate Sunday.
Jul 30 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) was activated from the 15-day disabled list Thursday.D'Arnaud will likely retake the Mets everyday role at catcher, with Kevin Plawecki serving as the backup following Anthony Recker's demotion. He should provide an offensive boost behind the plate moving forward, as neither of his replacements has been overly impressive in that area this season.
Jul 30 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) completed his rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday, catching all nine innings, and is on his way to New York to be activated Friday, ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud caught all nine innings on back-to-back days, showing that he is healthy and ready to return. He should be in the Mets' starting lineup Friday night when they open a key series against the Nationals.
Jul 28 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) is expected to be activated from the DL on Friday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud will play catch Tuesday and Wednesday while on a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton, but the plan is for him to return to the Mets later in the week. New York plays at noon Thursday, so Friday is the more likely target date.
Jul 27 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) caught seven innings and went 1-for-3 with a single Monday for Double-A Binghamton, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.D'Arnaud continues to inch closer to bringing the Mets' offense a much-needed reinforcement. He's expected to play nine innings Tuesday, and could potentially return to the Mets by Wednesday or Thursday.
Jul 27 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) continued his rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton, going 2-for-5 with a run scored as the designated hitter in Sunday.D'Aranud could rejoin the Mets by the weekend. But he will need to catch a complete game before that happens,
Jul 23 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) will have to wait until Friday to begin his rehab assignment, as High-A St. Lucie's game Thursday was rained out, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.Manager Terry Collins suggested Thursday that d'Arnaud could be back with the Mets by next weekend, and one postponed game isn't likely to change the plan much, if at all. D'Arnaud has been limited to just 19 games so far this season due to hand and elbow injuries.
Jul 23 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) will play in a rehab game Thursday night and could be back with the Mets as early as next weekend, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports.D'Arnaud is rehabbing at High-A St. Lucie, and the team believes he won't require a lengthy assignment. The catcher has not played since June 20while battling a sprained elbow.
Jul 21 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie later this week, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.With a couple successful batting practice sessions under his belt, d'Arnaud is now looking ahead to a minor league rehab stint, though a specific start date has not been announced. He shed his protective brace last week after suffering a left elbow sprain June 20. D'Arnaud has hit .296/.338/.535 with four homers in 19 games this season and figures to take back over the primary role behind the plate upon activation.
Jul 15 2015D'Arnaud is no longer wearing the brace on his left elbow and has begun limited baseball activities, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud, who suffered the hyperextended elbow on June 20, has been on the disabled list since June 23 and has been limited to just 19 games this year due to injuries. He could begin a rehab assignment next week and might be back at the end of the month or in early August.
Jul 7 2015D'Arnaud continues to wear a brace on his left elbow and is not particularly close to shedding it, ESPN New York reports.A left elbow sprain, suffered in his eighth game back from a hand injury, forced d'Arnaud onto the DL late last month. Manager Terry Collins suggested d'Arnaud will remain in a protective brace for some time, and thus, the catcher remains without a timetable to even resume baseball activities. Kevin Plawecki and Johnny Monell will continue to split time behind the plate for New York.
Jul 4 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) will not return to the Mets upon begin eligible for activation from the disabled list Saturday, ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud is still wearing a brace on the elbow throughout the day, and he's undergoing physical therapy for the injury. As a result, he has not resumed baseball activities, and it's likely that he'll be sidelined until after the All-Star break. Kevin Plawecki will continue to handle the bulk of the playing time behind the plate for the Mets in d'Arnaud's absence.
Jun 23 2015D'Arnaud, who was placed on the 15-day DL Tuesday, was diagnosed with a sprained left elbow.He will be eligible to return from the disabled list July 6, but with an elbow sprain it might be a longer wait than two weeks. Kevin Plawecki figures to be used as the primary catcher while d'Arnaud is out.
Jun 23 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.D'Arnaud last played in a game June 20, so he'll be eligible to return from the disabled list July 6. He underwent an MRI on Monday, and the doctors did not like what they saw, according to Newsday's Marc Carig. In d'Arnaud's absence, Kevin Plawecki will get most of the playing time behind the plate, with Johnny Monell recalled to serve as the backup.
Jun 21 2015D'Arnaud (elbow) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud hyperextended his left elbow in Saturday's game, so it's not a big surprise that he's not in the lineup Sunday. However, it 's already been announced that he's available in an emergency situation, but that's likely one of the few scenarios in which he'd be used. Kevin Plawecki will start behind the plate in his place, batting sixth for the Mets.
Jun 20 2015D'Arnaud left Saturday's game after injuring his left arm while trying to tag A.J. Pierzynski, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.D'Arnaud reached for the tag on Pierzynski, who seemed to run through his arm, causing his arm to extend farther backward than expected. The extent of the injury remains unknown, but the Mets should update his status in the near future.
Jun 20 2015D'Arnaud will be available Sunday in an emergency situation, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.Manager Terry Collins initially thought d'Arnaud suffered a severe shoulder injury, but the Mets do not believe they will have to call up a replacement for d'Arnaud.
Jun 20 2015D'Arnaud left Saturday's game after injuring his left arm while trying to tag A.J. Pierzynski, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud reached for the tag on Pierzynski, who seemed to run through his arm, causing his arm to extend farther backward than expected. The extent of the injury remains unknown, but the Mets should update his status in the near future.
Jun 20 2015D'Arnaud was diagnosed with a left elbow injury, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud underwent x-rays at the hospital Wednesday night after leaving the game. D'Arnaud injured his arm while trying to tag A.J. Pierzynski at home plate. Kevin Plawecki came into the game in his place and will likely see playing time should d'Arnaud miss any games.
Jun 20 2015D'Arnaud is officially considered day-to-day with a hyperextended left elbow as X-rays came back negative, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.It is unclear if d'Arnaud will have to miss any time because of the injury, but Kevin Plawecki came into the game to replace d'Arnaud and would see the extra playing time should d'Arnaud be required to sit a few games.
Jun 19 2015D'Arnaud is out of Friday's lineup against the Braves, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud hasn't collected a hit in either of his last two contests, and will receive a day off Friday following three straight starts behind the plate. The Mets will turn to Kevin Plawecki behind the plate in his place, batting eighth.
Jun 15 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays.D'Arnaud has caught four of the last five games since returning off the disabled list, collecting a hit in each of his starts. However, he'll get another day of rest Monday, with Kevin Plawecki taking the duties over behind the plate and batting eighth.
Jun 14 2015D'Arnaud will start at catcher and bat cleanup Sunday against the Braves.D'Arnaud will be eased back into action following his Wednesday activation, but the backstop will at least draw the starting nod for the afternoon contest. He's been effective since his return to the lineup, going 4-for-13 at the dish with two doubles and two RBI.
Jun 13 2015D'Arnaud will bat second Saturday against the Braves.The Mets' normal No. 2 hitter, Juan Lagares, is getting a day off, so d'Arnaud will move up after batting sixth in his first two games back. D'Arnaud is 3-for-8 with two doubles and two runs scored since returning from a fractured right hand and will serve as the team's primary option behind the plate moving forward.
Jun 12 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Friday against the Braves.D'Arnaud returned from his fractured hand to start each of the last two contests, but he'll take a seat Friday in favor of Anthony Recker. However, he should continue as the primary catcher moving forward, receiving just the occasional day off.
Jun 10 2015D'Arnaud (hand) has been activated from the DL and is in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal reports.As expected, d'Arnaud will rejoin the Mets on Wednesday after missing missing nearly two months with a fractured right hand. The backstop will bat sixth against Giants starter Tim Hudson.
Jun 9 2015D'Arnaud (hand) will be activated from the DL prior to Wednesday's game.This was fully anticipated after he made it out of Tuesday's rehab outing with Triple-A Las Vegas without issue. Given the struggles of Kevin Plawecki, d'Arnaud should be expected to be used as the Mets' primary catcher going forward and is worth rostering in most formats.
Jun 9 2015D'Arnaud (hand) caught six innings in what was likely his final rehab game Tuesday, as he is expected to rejoin the Mets in time for Wednesday's game, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.Nothing is official, but everything points to d'Arnaud and Dilson Herrera being activated for Wednesday's game. Initially it appeared as though Kevin Plawecki would pose a significant threat to d'Arnaud's playing time when he returned from the DL. However, Plawecki's production has completely fallen off, so d'Arnaud figures to slot in as the Mets' primary catcher upon his activation.
Jun 8 2015Barring a setback in his final rehab game Monday, d'Arnaud (hand) is expected to rejoin the Mets on Wednesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.D'Arnaud has been sidelined since Apr. 19 after suffering a fractured right hand, but appears poised to finally rejoin the club at the back end of the initial 4-to-6 week timetable. Upon his return, he should easily overtake both Kevin Plawecki and Anthony Recker for the primary catching duties, while one of the two will likely lose his roster spot with the club.
Jun 7 2015D'Arnaud (hand) is expected to back with the Mets within the week, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud recently moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas, and after collecting a few at-bats there, he should be cleared for a return. The catcher had been batting .317/.356/.537 before suffering the broken hand, and will likely displace Kevin Plawecki once activated. D'Arnaud's total absence will fall right in line with his originally-projected 4-to-6 week timetable.
Jun 6 2015D'Arnaud (hand) played a full game in the field for High-A St. Lucie on Saturday and could move up a level shortly.D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with an RBI and has not had any problems with his pinkie or wrist, which sidelined him last week. The Mets had planned on d'Arnaud getting 20-to-25 rehab at-bats, so he should be back in the majors by around mid-to-late next week.
Jun 4 2015D'Arnaud (hand) started his rehab assignment at High-A St. Lucie on Thursday. He went 1-for-2 with a walk and played the field for five innings.D'Arnaud, who suffered a fractured right hand when he was hit by an A.J. Ramos pitch on April 19, likely will need at least a week of rehab games to be ready for activation. When that does happen, he will slot right back in as the Mets' starter catcher with Kevin Plawecki going down to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Jun 3 2015D'Arnaud (hand) will resume his rehab assignment Thursday with High-A St. Lucie, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud was shut down for a few days with some bruising on his wrist, but the setback was only minor, and he is ready to get back on the field. It remains to be seen how many more minor league games he will need before the Mets decide to activate him from the disabled list.
Jun 1 2015The Mets hope D'Arnaud (hand) will be able to resume playing minor league games this week, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.D'Arnaud suffered a minor setback in his rehab last week and was experiencing pain in his wrist. However, it's beginning to subside, and the hope is that he'll be able to resume his rehab assignment later in the week. The catcher had been playing at High-A St. Lucie with the expectation that he'll progress to Triple-A Las Vegas when ready.
May 29 2015D'Arnaud (hand) suffered a minor setback in his rehab process due to wrist pain, and a visit to a hand specialist revealed a bruise, Jared Diamond of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud's setback isn't believed to be serious, but now the issue seems to be related to "tolerance" of pain. An early June return still seems possible at this point, but it would likely require him continuing his progression despite the minor setback.
May 28 2015D'Arnaud (hand) went 0-for-3 Thursday while serving as the DH during a rehab game for High-A St. Lucie, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.It was d'Arnaud's second game of the rehab assignment, after he previously caught seven innings a night earlier. He's expected to eventually advance his rehab to Triple-A Las Vegas in the coming days before potentially rejoining the Mets lineup at some point next week.
May 25 2015D'Arnaud (hand) will play in an extended spring game Tuesday, and is expected to make several rehab starts this week, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.Following the extended spring action, d'Arnaud will start his rehab at High-A Port St. Lucie before moving along to Triple-A Las Vegas. The Mets are optimistic that he could be back with the team for a road series with the Diamondbacks that begins June 4. They currently have three catchers on their roster, two of which will likely be sent down upon d'Arnaud's activation.
May 23 2015D'Arnaud (hand) is on track to begin a rehab assignment by the middle of next week, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.The 26-year-old catcher worked quickly through his hitting progression this week, going from dry swings Monday to full batting practice Friday. D'Arnaud is now looking ahead to a rehab stint, and while it's uncertain how long his stay in the minors could last, he appears headed for an early-June activation.
May 22 2015D'Arnaud (hand) took batting practice Friday and should start a minor-league rehab stint next week, ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud, out since April 19 with a fractured pinkie bone on his right hand suffered when he was struck by a pitch from A.J. Ramos, likely will next an extended stint in the minors. He may be ready in about 7-10 days, and assuming a Tuesday start date that would put his return date during the Mets' West Coast swing from June 1-7.
May 19 2015Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Tuesday that d'Arnaud (hand) could return in 10-14 days, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.Recent reports have mostly mentioned early June, but Alderson's timeline perhaps gives d'Arnaud a chance to play a game or two before the end of May. D'Arnaud was cleared to swing a bat Monday, and he took some dry swings without suffering any setbacks.
May 18 2015D'Arnaud (hand) took dry swings Monday, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.D'Arnaud was able to successfully complete the first step in his rehab, but it remains too early to lay out a clear timetable. After suffering a broken hand in mid-April, the young backstop's most challenging step will likely be on the defensive side. Once he's able to catch a full game, it won't be long before Mets fans and fantasy owners see d'Arnaud back on the field.
May 18 2015D'Arnaud (hand) was cleared to swing a bat Monday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud was slated to undergo X-rays on Monday, and it appears they went well. He'll continue his rehab without a specific date at this point, as the Mets' catcher protocol involves the ability to catch nine innings. However, a return in early June seems plausible if all goes well in his recovery.
May 11 2015D'Arnaud (hand) has been cleared for all baseball activities besides hitting, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.Hitting is one of the fundamental baseball activities of course, but it's encouraging to see that d'Aranud is ready to shed the soft cast he has been wearing and work toward regaining the strength in his hand. D'Arnaud is still several weeks away from playing for the Mets, but he has a chance to return before month's end.
May 10 2015D'Arnaud's (hand) examination to shed his soft cast and begin baseball activities will be Tuesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud will need to rebuild the strength in his hand and then progress to swinging a bat. From there, he will move to batting practice and a several games rehab stint. D'Arnaud, who has been ably replaced by Kevin Plawecki, could be back with the Mets in early-June.
May 7 2015D'Arnaud (hand), who has already started receiving drills, will be examined by the team doctors and hopes to shed his splint Monday, Newsday reports.Kevin Plawecki has filled in nicely for d'Arnaud and it remains to be seen if he will be sent down when d'Arnaud returns. If d'Arnaud does receive clearance to shed the splint, he will need to progress to swinging a bat, then hitting off a tee to batting practice and a rehab stint. If all goes well, d'Arnaud could be back by early-June.
Apr 20 2015D'Arnaud (hand) will be in a splint for three weeks and will then be re-examined, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.D'Arnaud's examination after three weeks will determine whether or not he will be able to resume baseball activities. If he's able to, an early June return seems plausible at this point. The Mets will place him on the disabled list before Tuesday's game.
Apr 19 2015D'Arnaud left Sunday's game in the seventh inning after getting hit in the right wrist area by the Marlins' A.J. Ramos, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.D'Arnaud had been raking at the plate to start the season, so any extended absence would be a huge blow to the Mets. The team should have a better idea on the event of d'Arnaud's injury upon evaluating him after the game.
Apr 19 2015D'Arnaud suffered a fractured right hand when he was hit by A.J. Ramos pitch in the seventh inning Sunday, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.The Mets also lost Jerry Blevins to a fractured left forearm in the game, which occurred in the top of the inning d'Arnaud was injured. Kevin Plawecki is likely to get promoted and start daily at catcher for the Mets. D'Arnaud could miss around 4-to-6 weeks with the injury, and then the question will be if he has full strength in the hand when he returns.
Apr 17 2015D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Friday against the Marlins.The 26-year-old will get what looks like a routine day off following four straight starts, as Anthony Recker steps in behind the plate and bats eighth against right-hander David Phelps. D'Arnaud hit his first home run of the year Wednesday in a multi-hit effort, his fourth multi-hit game already this season, and it looks like he may bat second until David Wright (hamstring) returns.
Apr 15 2015D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with his first homer, a walk and two runs Wednesday against Philadelphia.D'Arnaud continues to make his fantasy owners happy, as he's transitioned from a poor spring training into a hot start to the season -- a .333 average and eight RBI in as many games.
Apr 15 2015D'Arnaud has been moved into the two hole Wednesday with David Wright (hamstring) getting placed on the DL, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.This is pretty awesome for d'Arnaud's fantasy value, as it should help maximize his at-bats while offering him the chance to hit with a high OBP guy, Curtis Granderson, ahead of him and a potent power bat, Lucas Duda, behind him. Wright could be out for at least a couple weeks, so d'Arnaud will be a good play in all formats during that stretch.
Apr 12 2015D'Arnaud is getting a rare day off with Anthony Recker starting Sunday, giving Travisthe NY Post reports.D'Arnaud has driven in five runs already and should be in the lineup nearly every day, thanks to his potential.
Apr 9 2015D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Thursday's win over Washington.After a cold spring, d'Arnaud is on a three-game hitting streak to open regular-season play, and he's got at least one RBI in each of those games too. It's not at all unreasonable for d'Arnaud to break out as a top-10 catcher this year.
Apr 8 2015D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Monday's opener against the Nationals.D'Arnaud underwent surgery on his right elbow in October and dealt with a minor finger ailment during the spring, but appears to be back to full health heading into the regular season. The 26-year-old figures to serve as the club's primary catcher, but he'll need to improve upon his 2014 campaign which featured a .242 batting average and .302 OBP to become a reliable starting option for fantasy owners.
Mar 9 2015D'Arnaud (finger) will return to the lineup Tuesday, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.D'Arnaud left Sunday's game after getting cut on his left ring finger and was held out Monday. It seems as though it was more of a precautionary measure, so the catcher should be back on the field with no restrictions.
Mar 9 2015D'Arnaud is fine after having his left ring finger cut open during a slide in Sunday's game, but he will get the day off Monday, NorthJersey.com's Matt Ehalt reports.He could be held out another day or two, but it does not sound very serious at all. Kevin Plawecki got the start at catcher Monday.
Mar 8 2015D'Arnaud left Sunday's game after a spike cut open his left ring finger while he was sliding into second base.D'Arnaud did not need stitches to close the wound. He might miss a day or two with the injury, as it may be difficult to catch or grip the bat with the bandage on it.
Mar 4 2015D'Arnaud, who needs to work on his defense, failed to retire Eric Young Jr. on an attempted steal in the first inning of the Mets' spring training opener Wednesday, ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud did throw out Freddie Freeman trying to advance on a wild pitch later in the game. Last season, d'Arnaud struggled with passed balls, as he focused on framing pitches, and throwing out runners, which may have been due to the bone chips in his elbow.
Oct 1 2014D'Arnaud underwent surgery Wednesday to remove bone chips in his right elbow, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud was forced to miss the end of the season with a bone spur in his right elbow, but successfully had it removed. On the year, he hit 13 homers in 108 games, and slashed .242/.302/.416. He'll become a free agent during the offseason.
Sep 26 2014D'Arnaud has a bone spur in his right elbow and will undergo surgery Wednesday, ending his season, The Record reports.D'Arnaud apparently first felt the injury Tuesday, and found out later that it was a bone spur. He had a good second half to the season, but it will end prematurely due to the injury. D'Arnaud will become a free agent in the offseason, and it wouldn't be surprising if multiple teams are interested in the 25-year-old catcher.
Sep 26 2014D'Arnaud (elbow) is out of the lineup Friday against the Astros.D'Arnaud was determined to be dealing with an elbow issue Friday, and it will keep him out of the lineup. It's unclear if he will play again this season, but it shouldn't impact his availability for 2015.
Sep 26 2014D'Arnaud is dealing with an elbow issue, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.While manager Terry Collins was mum as to the nature of d'Arnaud's injury, GM Sandy Alderson acknowledged that his elbow is the area of concern. D'Arnaud was to be examined by Mets doctors Friday, and until the results are disclosed, his availability for the team's final series will remain uncertain.
Sep 25 2014D'Arnaud (undisclosed) will be seen by Mets doctors Friday, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader and will presumably be unavailable for both games of the twin bill. The team still has not disclosed the nature of the injury, but manager Terry Collins said he's unsure whether d'Arnaud will play at all this weekend.
Sep 24 2014D'Arnaud (undisclosed) said he thinks he'll play again this season, the Star-Ledger reports.The nature of d'Arnaud's injury remains uncertain, but he seems confident he'll be able to play before the end of the week. However, d'Arnaud is slated to visit a doctor, and manager Terry Collins suggested he may sit out Thursday's series finale as well.
Sep 24 2014D'Arnaud (undisclosed) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.Manager Terry Collins would not disclose what's ailing d'Arnaud, saying only that the 25-year-old will see a doctor and that he may sit out Thursday's finale against Washington as well. D'Arnaud has certainly looked healthy at the plate, hitting .313/.371/.531 so far in September, though he has had a couple throws sail on him from behind the plate.
Sep 21 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves, the Mets' official site reports.After starting five straight games at catcher for the Mets, d'Arnaud will sit for Anthony Recker. He had wrist soreness earlier in the month that may be lingering, but he's played regularly and hit .317 in September. It's likely a normal day off for a catcher and he should return Monday at the Nationals.
Sep 14 2014D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.D'Arnaud opened on the bench just twice in the Mets' last 22 games -- despite battling wrist sorriness off late -- but he will get a day off after starting six straight games. Anthony Recker will get the start behind the place in d'Arnaud's place.
Sep 12 2014d'Arnaud was 1-for-4 with a two-run double in the Mets' win over Washington on Friday night.After leaving the Mets' last game early with ongoing wrist soreness (they were already down 6-0 in the game), he drilled a two-run double in the Mets' three-run first inning to give them a lead they would not relinquish. He has been playing through the nagging injury, and will apparently continue to do so, but owners will want to keep an eye on his playing status.
Sep 12 2014D'Arnaud (wrist) is back in the lineup Friday against the Nationals.D'Arnaud has been playing through wrist soreness lately, but the discomfort got the point Thursday where he had to come out of the game. It appears as though he'll continue toughing it out, but d'Arnaud could always require additional maintenance if the injury is aggravated.
Sep 11 2014D'Arnaud has been dealing with wrist soreness lately, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud has played regularly despite the soreness, but he was removed from Thursday's game in the fifth inning with the Mets behind 6-0. It seems likely he will continue playing through the soreness, but he could need some rest if the pain gets worse.
Sep 7 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds.D'Arnaud has caught five straight games for the Mets, but will take a seat Sunday for a regular day of rest. Anthony Recker will man the backstop in his stead, catching Sunday's starter Zack Wheeler.
Sep 5 2014D'Arnaud went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 14-5 drubbing of the Reds.D'Arnaud has gotten off to a red hot start in the season's final month, as the young backstop has gone 9-for-16 with one home run, five RBI and four runs scored over his first four games in September.
Aug 31 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies.D'Arnaud was recently considered for a move to the outfield, but the discussions were dropped. Anthony Recker will start behind the plate in his place Sunday and will bat eighth.
Aug 29 2014The Mets had some discussions this week about moving d'Arnaud from catcher to left field, but have tabled that idea for now, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.The Mets considering moving d'Arnaud due to his injury history and to make room behind the plate in the future for Kevin Plawecki. The team decided that having depth at catcher is a good thing and that while d'Arnaud bat may be above-average behind the plate, it would not be the case in left field. There is some speculation that d'Arnaud could get dealt if Plawecki proves ready, but that decision is a bit down the road.
Aug 26 2014D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Braves.D'Arnaud's second-half surge has likely reaffirmed the Mets' confidence in him as their long-term answer behind the plate. Since returning from his exile to Triple-A Las Vegas on June 24, d'Arnaud is batting .263 with nine of his 12 homers and 11 of his 14 doubles on the season.
Aug 20 2014d'Arnaud belted his 11th home run (a solo shot of Scott Kazmir in the fourth inning) of the year, while going 1-for-4 at the plate in Tuesday's game against the A's.d'Arnaud now has four home runs his last ten games and starting to really assert himself at the plate. Although his season numbers (.227/.293/.395 slash line in 286 at-bats) are a bit inauspicious, he has been a changed hitter ever since coming back from his stint in the minors earlier in the year.
Aug 17 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.D'Arnaud has caught five straight games for the Mets, but will receive a regular day of rest for the Sunday afternoon contest. Backup Anthony Recker will man the backstop in his stead.
Aug 14 2014D'Arnaud hit a solo homer and added a base hit in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.D'Arnaud has enjoyed a power surge over the past week of action, swatting three home runs in five starts. On the whole, he's shown much better signs of growth since returning from the minors on June 24, batting .276 with eight of his 10 homers on the season coming after that date.
Aug 11 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Monday against the Phillies, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud hit home runs in two of the three games to begin the series against the Phillies, but will sit for the Monday afternoon game. Anthony Recker will start behind the plate and bat eighth for the Mets.
Aug 10 2014D'Arnaud blasted his ninth home run of the season in the Mets' 7-6 loss to the Phillies on Sunday.D'Arnaud has struggled a bit in August, but he has shown signs of snapping out of it with hits in four of his last five games. He is 6-for-19 with two home runs in that stretch, righting the ship after the rough patch.
Aug 7 2014D'Arnaud is out of the Mets' lineup Thursday against the Nationals, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.Anthony Recker will spell d'Arnaud behind the plate with a day game on tap following a night game. D'Arnaud has cooled off significantly since his hot month of July, with just two hits in 17 August at-bats to this point, but he remains the team's primary option behind the plate.
Aug 3 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday vs. the Giants, ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin reports.After starting each of the last five games, D'Arnaud will just be receiving a breather Sunday afternoon. Anthony Recker gets the nod behind the plate.
Jul 27 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Brewers, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud will take a seat for the day game Sunday in favor of Anthony Recker, who will start behind the plate and bat seventh for the Mets.
Jul 23 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Wednesday vs. the Mariners, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.It looks like d'Arnaud is just receiving a rest after suiting up for each of the first five games out of the All-Star break. D'Arnaud's suddenly hot bat has made him an integral part of the Mets' lineup since he was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in late June, with his batting average up nearly 50 points since that time.
Jul 19 2014d'Arnaud went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI against the Padres on Friday.In addition to fighting injury this season, d'Arnaud has struggled with the bat (.227/.299/.361) but recently he's picked things up raising his batting average from .182 dating back to June 24. d'Arnaud hasn't realized his full potential yet, although health always seems to be an issue.
Jul 13 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.D'Arnaud will take a seat for the series finale Sunday. His next start will not come until after the All-Star break, as Anthony Recker will start behind the plate and bat seventh for the Mets.
Jul 10 2014D'Arnaud will bat fifth Thursday against the Braves.Since his June 24 recall, d'Arnaud has gone 15-for-50 (.300 average) with three homers, four doubles and 10 RBI, thus earning the promotion to the five-hole in the batting order. When asked if he could stick there, manager Terry Collins said, "That's up to [d'Arnaud]." The skipper hinted that a move even further up the order is possible if d'Arnaud continues to rake, but a move any higher than fourth seems rather unlikely at this point.
Jul 6 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud has started six straight games for the Mets, but will take a seat for the afternoon tilt. Anthony Recker will man the backstop in his stead to catch Sunday's starter, Zack Wheeler.
Jul 5 2014D'Arnaud continued his hot hitting since his recall, reaching base for the 10th straight game by blasting a solo home run Saturday in the Mets' 5-3 loss to the Rangers.D'Arnaud is 11-for-37 with three walks and 10 strikeouts in the 10 games since his recall while looking much calmer and confident at the plate. His recent performance likely is a carryover from his fine play in the minors, where he batted .436 for Triple-A Las Vegas.
Jul 3 2014D'Arnaud saw his seven-game hit streak, coinciding with his recall from the minors, end Wednesday but he did reach base for the eighth straight contest, drawing a walk.D'Arnaud is 9-for-30 with two walks but seven strikeouts since getting called back up. He has looked much calmer and confident at the plate, which likely is a carryover from his fine play in the minors. D'Arnaud should be in the lineup nearly every day, unless he encounters another major slump.
Jun 28 2014D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.D'Arnaud started four straight games after his recall from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, going 6-for-16 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored. He'll give way to Anthony Recker on Saturday, but it's clear d'Arnaud will be the primary option behind the plate moving forward.
Jun 24 2014D'Arnaud was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.As expected, d'Arnaud will join the Mets for Tuesday's contest against the A's. He'll take the spot of Taylor Teagarden, who was placed on the 15-day DL with a strained left hamstring. D'Arnaud was absolutely mashing at Triple-A Las Vegas, where he slashed .444/.483/.926 in 58 plate appearances.
Jun 24 2014D'Arnaud carried his Triple-A success with him to the majors, blasting a three-run home run in the Mets' 10-1 win over the A's on Tuesday.D'Arnaud posted a 444/.483/.926 line with six home runs in 58 plate appearances for Las Vegas. In the third inning, he blasted a slider from Scott Kazmir over the left field wall to break open a 4-1 game. On the flip side, d'Arnaud struck out twice, so it remains to be seen how sustainable the progress he made in the minors will be in the majors.
Jun 23 2014D'Arnaud is expected to join the Mets for Tuesday's game against the A's.The transaction hasn't been made official, but d'Arnaud left Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday to rejoin the big-league squad in New York. He'll presumably handle most of the playing time behind the plate, after destroying Pacific Coast League pitching over the last few weeks. Heading into Monday's game, d'Arnaud owned a .444/.483/.926 slash line over 58 plate appearances with Las Vegas. The young backstop's impending promotion means that Taylor Teagarden is likely headed back to the minors, though Anthony Recker could also be in the running for a demotion.
Jun 20 2014D'Arnaud continued to rake at Triple-A Las Vegas, going 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, his sixth home run and three runs batted in Thursday.The Mets plan on calling d'Arnaud up during their June 24-25 series against the A's. Given how hot it he is and the need/desire to hit the ground running when he rejoins the team, it might be prudent to call him up now while he is raking, but that does not appear to be the case.
Jun 18 2014The Mets tentatively plan to promote d'Arnaud back to the major league club during the June 24-25 series against the A's, ESPNNewYork.com reports.The demotion to Triple-A earlier this month seems to have lit a fire under the 25-year-old, as d'Arnaud has hit .395 with five homers in just 38 at-bats with Las Vegas. He was not expected to be down for long, as his optioned could be rescinded if he's in the minors less than 20 days, but a tentative date is now set. Look for d'Arnaud to supplant Taylor Tegarden on the roster next week.
Jun 16 2014D'Arnaud went 2-for-3, blasting his fifth home run while driving in three, for Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.D'Arnaud struggled mightily again in the majors, posting a .189/.271/.273 line, earning a trip back to the minors. He has regained his stroke, batting .414/.485/1.485 in 29 at-bats. The caveats of small sample size and playing in the PCL apply here, but once d'Arnaud gets the 40-50 at-bats the Mets targeted for him in the minors, if he is still hot, look for him to be called back up.
Jun 12 2014D'Arnaud is 6-for-10 with two home runs and three runs batted in over his first three games for Triple-A Las Vegas after getting demoted Saturday night.There is no clear word on how long d'Arnaud will remain in the minors. the goal was for him to regain his stroke and confidence, but given his injury history, he might benefit from a slightly extended stay to get at-bats before he is called back up to the majors.
Jun 12 2014Mets manager Terry Collins said he wants d'Arnaud to get at least 40-50 at-bats with Triple-A Las Vegas before rejoining the team, the team's official site reports. "It's not going to happen in five or six days," Collins said. "I think he needs to be there a couple weeks. He needs to accumulate some at-bats."Collins' point is that the Mets want to see sustained success, and won't just call the young catcher back up because of a hot streak in the minors. Should d'Arnaud struggle at the plate, his time with Triple-A Las Vegas may extend beyond 40-50 at-bats. He's off to a great start, with six hits, two home runs and three RBI in his first three games since the demotion.
Jun 7 2014D'Arnaud was sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas after the Mets' 5-4 loss Saturday to the Giants.D'Arnaud has struggled most of the year and was just 3-for-26 with no extra-base hits since returning from the 7-day concussion disabled list May 29. Hopefully, the time in the minors will get his bat going. Taylor Teagarden replaced him on the Mets' 25-man roster.
Jun 7 2014D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Saturday in San Francisco, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud will sit in favor of Anthony Recker, after starting the last two games. The young backstop is just 3-for-26 with no extra-base hits since returning from the 7-day concussion disabled list May 29.
Jun 4 2014D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.D'Arnaud is just 3-for-19 since returning from the 7-day concussion DL, but he has been more patient of late, drawing five walks in his last three starts. He'll yield a start to Anthony Recker on Wednesday, but it does look like d'Arnaud is still viewed as the primary option behind the plate for the Mets.
May 31 2014D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Saturday against the Phillies.In two games since returning from the 7-day concussion DL, d'Arnaud has gone 2-for-10 with an RBI and two strikeouts. He'll sit Saturday in favor of Anthony Recker, but it looks like d'Arnaud is still the slight favorite for playing time behind the dish.
May 29 2014D'Arnaud (concussion) was activated from the 7-day DL and is back in the lineup Thursday against the Phillies, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.A concussion cost d'Arnaud more than two weeks, but he's ready to roll following a three-game rehab stint with Double-A Binghamton. The 25-year-old has hit just .196/.274/.314 with three homers so far this season, but will likely at least split time behind the plate with Anthony Recker upon his return.
May 28 2014D'Arnaud's (concussion) is en route to New York but will not be activated Wednesday, as was first reported, ESPN New York reports.The expectation is that d'Arnaud will be activated Thursday. It's possible that since Wednesday's game is a day contest and d'Arnaud played Tuesday evening, he would not have started, therefore the Mets are delaying his activation by a day.
May 27 2014D'Arnaud (concussion) is expected to return Wednesday, ESPNNewYork.com reports.Assuming d'Arnaud's final rehab game with Double-A Binghamton goes off without a hitch Tuesday night, the 25-year-old will come off the 7-day DL in time for Wednesday's tilt. D'Arnaud caught five innings Sunday and hit a two-run homer, and then went 0-for-4 as the DH on Monday.
May 27 2014D'Arnaud's (concussion) last rehab game Tuesday was cut short due to rain and he is headed to New York to be activated Wednesday, ESPNNewYork.com reports.D'Arnaud played three rehab games, catching seven innings, for Double-A Binghamton. Look for him to be in the Mets' starting lineup Wednesday.
May 26 2014D'Arnaud (concussion) played five innings and hit a home run in a rehab game for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday.D'Arnaud is scheduled to be re-evaluated Tuesday and could be activated following that exam.
May 24 2014D'Arnaud (concussion) will start his rehab assignment Sunday at Binghamton.It's expected that he'll need just a couple of games before returning to the Mets as the team's primary catcher. The 25-year-old is hitting just .196/.274/.314 through 31 games this season.
May 23 2014D'Arnaud (concussion) hit outdoors Friday and could catch a bullpen session Friday as starts to resume baseball activities, ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud could be cleared later in the day by the team trainer and doctor to resume games, which would then need MLB approval to happen, since he is coming off a concussion. He will first go a rehab stint before being activated, though that might only be 2-3 games in the minors.
May 22 2014D'Arnaud (head) has been cleared to resume baseball activities, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.It seems as though d'Arnaud concussion symptoms have fully dissipated at this point, perhaps putting his activation from the 7-day DL in the offing. The missed time by d'Arnaud hasn't been as frustrating as his lack of production this season. The catcher is batting just .196 with three homers and eight RBI over 102 at-bats.
May 22 2014Though d'Arnaud (concussion) has been cleared to resume baseball activities, a return to action is not considered imminent, ESPN.com's Adam Rubin reports.After first sustaining the concussion nine days ago, d'Arnaud said he didn't start feeling symptom-free until Wednesday, so the Mets will give him some extra time to get settled before activating him. D'Arnaud has suffered a total of three concussions over his professional career, making the Mets' cautious approach all the more understandable. Anthony Recker will continue to assume most of the starts behind the plate before team physicians sign off on d'Arnaud's return.
May 21 2014D'Arnaud has passed his initial concussion tests and will see a doctor Thursday, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.As of Tuesday, d'Arnaud was still experiencing concussion symptoms when exercising, but it seems he's testing well at least. The 25-year-old will have a checkup Wednesday and it sounds like he could be cleared for action relatively soon, at which point Juan Centeno figures to head back down to Triple-A Las Vegas.
May 20 2014D'Arnaud (head) is still experiencing concussion symptoms when he exercises, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.Juan Centeno and Anthony Recker will continue to handle the catching duties while d'Arnaud is unavailable, which figures to extend beyond the 7-day minimum as a result of his current status.
May 15 2014D'Arnaud (head) was placed on the 7-day DL on Thursday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.D'Arnaud failed to show much improvement with his head injury over the last two days, so the Mets will stash him on the 7-day DL to free up some roster flexibility. The Mets will try to get by with Anthony Recker and Juan Centeno as their catchers while the team waits for d'Arnaud to feel better.
May 14 2014Mets GM Sandy Alderson said d'Arnaud (head) "may need a few days," ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.It certainly sounds like d'Arnaud could be placed on the 7-day DL, given that he was experiencing concussion symptoms after being hit in the head with a bad while catching Tuesday's game. Anthony Recker is catching Wednesday in place of d'Arnaud.
May 14 2014D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies after he was hit in the head with a bat Tuesday night, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.D'Arnaud had been scheduled to receive Wednesday off anyway after starting four of the last five games, so it's not known whether or not the head injury will keep him out for Thursday's finale with the Yankees. The Mets are hurting up and down the roster at the moment and can't afford to lose any more players for any length of time, including underachievers like d'Arnaud, who is batting just .196 in his first full season in the majors.
May 14 2014D'Arnaud (head) will indeed undergo concussion tests, as he's had symptoms after he was hit in the head with a bat in Tuesday's game, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.He's out of the lineup Wednesday, but continue to monitor his status, as he may require a stint on the 7-day DL.
May 11 2014D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies.D'Arnaud, who has caught the first two games of this series, will receive a day of rest, as he typically does for a day game following a night game. Anthony Recker will take over behind the plate to catch Jon Niese.
May 7 2014D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.D'Arnaud had started the previous three games behind the plate for the Mets, going 1-for-10 to drop his season average to exactly .200. The former top prospect has struggled to generate offense since making his big league debut last season, but the Mets will continue to stay patient with him.
May 1 2014D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Rockies.D'Arnaud's home run came with the Mets down 7-1 in the ninth, but it was still an impressive display as he ripped a 448-foot shot to left center off of Rockies reliever Chad Bettis. While the young catcher's numbers don't look particularly impressive, his .224 BABIP and 11:9 K:BB ratio indicate that better days should be ahead.
Apr 24 2014D'Arnaud is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.Anthony Recker will take over behind the dish, as d'Arnaud sits after catching three straight games and five of the last six. The 25-year-old is still batting .190 and has just three extra-base hits and four RBI on the season. He could be in danger of slipping into a timeshare if he doesn't pick it up soon.
Apr 21 2014D'Arnaud provided some offense for the Mets Monday, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.Things have not come easily for the young catcher early on, but he may finally be coming around at the plate after collecting four hits in his last 10 at bats. D'Arnaud's RBI was just his fourth of the season to date.
Apr 20 2014D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Sunday against the Braves.After seeing five at-bats behind the plate Saturday against the Braves, d'Arnaud will take Sunday's day game off for maintenance purposes. Anthony Recker will serve as the battery mate for starting pitcher Zack Wheeler.
Apr 19 2014D'arnaud went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the Mets' 7-5 loss to the Braves on Saturday.D'Arnaud had a chance to be the hero and tie the game up with runners on second and third and two outs in the ninth, but his grounder in the hole was vacuumed up by Andrelton Simmons, who threw d'Arnaud out at first. With a day game following a night on Sunday, d'Arnaud is likely to sit for Anthony Recker but his bat is starting to show some signs of life.
Apr 13 2014D'Arnaud, who got the day off Saturday, is back in the lineup hitter Sunday for the Mets, ESPN New York reports.Anthony Recker went 2-for-5 with three RBI and the game-winning homer Saturday in place of d'Arnaud, who hit his first HR of the season Friday.
Apr 8 2014D'Arnaud broke an 0-for-16 slump with a line drive single to left field and then added a bloop double later in the Mets' 4-0 win over the Braves on Tuesday.D'Arnaud desperately needed something positive to occur at the plate and he got it Tuesday. The bloop double was due to good hustle by d'Arnaud, who did an excellent job calling the game with Bartolo Colon on the hill.
Apr 7 2014D'Arnaud went 0-for-3 on Sunday against the Reds, dropping him to 0-for-15 on the season. He did fly out to the warning track in his final at-bat.D'Arnaud was especially impatient Sunday, swinging at the first pitch in all three at-bats and seeing just six pitches combined in those plate appearances. However, manager Terry Collins didn't criticize his at-bats, given that d'Arnaud made hard contact, but expressed some concern overall. "I'm worried about his mental approach more than anything," Collins said. "Certainly he came into the season not only as an integral part of the defense, but the offense. His spot in that lineup, we've got to get some production out of it. He's got to battle through it. There are no easy answers here."
Apr 6 2014D'Arnaud, who was not in the lineup Saturday, is back in Sunday against the Reds, ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud was given Saturday off, as it was a day game following a night one, plus he started the season 0-for-12 with six strikeouts. That latter fact is disconcerting, as d'Arnaud spent the spring working on eliminating the extra movement in his spring, so he could catch up to good fastballs, but he has failed to do so early this season.
Mar 16 2014D'Arnaud's struggles with catching up to a good fastball are due to him subconsciously rolling or "wrapping" his wrists as the pitch approaches the plate, which slows down his swing, the NY Daily News reports.D'Arnaud has been working on eliminating this extra movement, but until he does so, he will continue having issues at the plate. Those issues are why many scouts believe d'Arnaud will only hit around .260 with 15 home runs annually.
Sep 29 2013D'Arnaud is out of the lineup Sunday for a second straight day, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.D'Arnaud was just starting to show some life at the plate, hitting safely in five of his last six games, but it seems manager Terry Collins feels the 24-year-old is undeserving of starting the regular season finale in front of the home crowd. He did hit .202 with all of one home run 31 games this season.
Sep 28 2013D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers, ESPN New York reports.It looks like manager Terry Collins just doesn't want d'Arnaud to be behind the plate for a day game after a night game, so he'll cede catching duties to Anthony Recker on Saturday. Expect d'Arnaud to be back in the lineup for Sunday's season finale.
Sep 25 2013D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, according to ESPN New York.D'Arnaud will get the day off with the Mets playing a day game following a night game. Juan Centeno will start behind the plate in D'Arnaud's place.
Sep 22 2013D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.D'Arnaud will park it after catching three straight games, as Anthony Recker steps in behind the dish. The 24-year-old took a foul ball off his shoulder Tuesday, but he missed just one game as a result.
Sep 19 2013D'Arnaud (shoulder) is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud sat out Wednesday's game after suffering the injury Tuesday, but apparently one day off was all he needed to recover. D'Arnaud will catch Jon Niese and bat seventh Thursday afternoon.
Sep 18 2013D'Arnaud (shoulder) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, ESPNNewYork.com reports.A foul ball off the bat of the Giants' Hunter Pence in the second inning of Tuesday's game caught d'Arnaud in the shoulder, and d'Arnaud ended up exiting with soreness in the fourth. Manager Terry Collins said after the game that he expects d'Arnaud to be fine in a couple days.
Sep 17 2013D'Arnaud left Tuesday's game against the Giants with a sore right shoulder.D'Arnaud fouled a ball off his shoulder during his at-bat in the second inning, and while he was able to stay in the game initially, Anthony Recker replaced him behind the dish to begin the fourth. The team is saying it's just soreness, but it wouldn't be a major surprise if d'Arnaud missed a game or two as a result of the injury.
Sep 14 2013d'Arnaud is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.d'Arnaud will give way to Anthony Recker, after going 1-for-3 in the first game. d'Arnaud is just 4-for-36 over his last 10 games, and now owns an ugly .153/.225/.222 batting line through 72 at-bats with the Mets.
Sep 12 2013D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, according to ESPN.com.D'Arnaud will take a seat Thursday with the Mets playing a day game following a night game. D'Arnaud has seen most of the starts behind the plate since being called up, but he continues to struggle with the bat, going just 3-for-30 over his last eight games. Anthony Recker will start behind the dish in d'Arnaud's place.
Sep 2 2013D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Monday against the Braves, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.Anthony Recker will step in behind the dish Monday following three straight starts by d'Arnaud. Though d'Arnaud's success at Triple-A hasn't translated to this point (.175 average), he'll have ample opportunity to turn it around over the final month.
Aug 29 2013D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, according to ESPN.com.D'Arnaud will sit in favor of Anthony Recker with the Mets playing a day game Thursday following a night game. D'Arnaud is hitting just .107 in the majors, but it seems likely he will see regular playing time the rest of the way, particularly with former fellow backstop John Buck now in Pittsburgh.
Aug 26 2013D'Arnaud blasted his first career home run in the Mets' 11-3 loss to the Tigers on Sunday.D'Arnaud's blast was the sole bright spot in the Mets' loss. He should see most of the playing time the remainder of the year as the team looks forward to 2014.
Aug 21 2013D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves, according to ESPN.com.D'Arnaud, who has started the last four games, will get the day off with fellow catcher John Buck returning to Mets on Wednesday from paternity leave. Expect the pair to share the catching duties for the Mets the rest of the way.
Aug 20 2013D'Arnaud notched his first big-league hit Tuesday, going 1-for-4 with a double and two strikeouts against the Braves.This snapped an 0-for-10 start to his big league career, but even so, it's hard to rely on a young catcher to hit right away in the big leagues, even one with d'Arnaud's pedigree.
Aug 19 2013D'Arnaud went 0-for-3 Monday and is now 0-for-7 with five walks in the majors.The good news for D'Arnaud is that it looks like he will remain with the Mets even when John Buck returns from paternity leave. With the Mets looking to the future, d'Arnaud could see most of the time behind the plate the last six weeks of the season.
Aug 17 2013D'Arnaud will catch and bat sixth in his major league debut Saturday against the Padres, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.D'Arnaud's promotion had been in the works for a while, as the team promoted him to Triple-A Las Vegas last week so he could be close to the team during their trip out west. This was done in anticipation of John Buck landing on the paternity list, and while it's not a lock that d'Arnaud will stick around beyond the three days Buck is gone, GM Sandy Alderson did leave the door open for the 24-year-old to do so.
Aug 16 2013d'Arnaud will be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reports.The move had been expected for some time with John Buck awaiting the birth of his child, and after his wife went into labor Friday, Buck will be placed on the disabled list in a subsequent move. GM Sandy Alderson indicated d'Arnaud could stay with the Mets beyond the three days Buck will be on the paternity list, but he may have to perform well over the weekend in order to stick around.
Aug 13 2013D'Arnaud homered and drove in three runs Monday for Triple-A Las Vegas.D'Arnaud hit his first home run since being promoted back to the 51s last Friday. He is expected to get called up to the Mets when John Buck is placed on the paternity list this week.
Aug 8 2013D'Arnaud (foot) has been promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas, ESPN New York reports.The main reason for d'Arnaud's promotion is for him to be closer to the West Coast, where the Mets start an 11-game swing for when John Buck's wife gives birth and he heads back to NY for paternity leave. D'Arnaud began the year with the 51s before getting injured, so this just brings him back to where he started the year.
Aug 4 2013D'Arnaud (foot) blasted a two-run home run for Double-A Binghamton on Saturday.D'Arnaud is working his way back from a foot injury that kept him out from April 17 to July 24. He could be called up when John Buck goes on paternity leave this week, but a more likely scenario has him getting promoted when the rosters expand September 1.
Jul 31 2013D'Arnaud (foot), who just had his rehab assignment moved up to Double-A Binghamton. could be promoted to the majors if John Buck goes out on paternity leave, ESPN New York reports.Buck's wife is due Thursday and in New York, where the Mets return to play Friday. It's possible he may not need paternity leave, but if he does d'Arnaud, Francisco Pena and Juan Centeno are candidates to be promoted for the three days Buck would miss.
Jul 31 2013d'Arnaud (foot) has joined Double-A Binghamton, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.Following a six-game stint at the Mets' rookie-level affiliate, where he went 7-for-22 with three doubles, d'Arnaud is set to move up to take on more advanced competition. He should be back at Triple-A Las Vegas before too long.
Jul 26 2013d'Arnaud (foot) played his first full game during his rehab assignment with the Mets' Gulf Coast League club Friday, ESPN New York reports.It was d'Arnaud's third game for the GCL Mets, but the first in which he played catcher for the game's entire duration, finishing 1-for-4 at the dish. He could move his assignment to a different affiliate in the near future.
Jul 24 2013D'Arnaud (foot) played in his first game since getting injured April 17, going 1-for-3 for the Gulf Coast Mets on Wednesday.D'Arnaud will likely play a few games for the Gulf Coast Mets before moving up to play with Triple-A Las Vegas. He will probably play at least three weeks in the minors before being considered for a promotion to the majors.
Jul 23 2013D'Arnaud (foot) was given the go-ahead by the Mets' team doctors Monday to begin playing in minor league games, ESPN New York reports.The plan is for d'Arnaud, who has been sidelined since April 17, to run the bases Tuesday and Wednesday and then play in a minor league game Thursday. He will likely play a few games for the Gulf Coast Mets before moving up to play with Triple-A Las Vegas. D'Arnaud will probably play at least three weeks in the minors before being considered for a promotion to the majors.
Jul 17 2013D'Arnaud (foot) is scheduled to see a team doctor Monday, after which he's expected to receive clearance to begin playing minor league games, ESPNNewYork.com reports.The broken foot has kept d'Arnaud on the shelf for three months now, but he appears set to begin playing in games, likely in the low minors to start out, in the near future. The 24-year-old logged just 12 games at Triple-A Las Vegas before the injury, but he should make it back there at some point in August.
Jul 12 2013Manager Terry Collins said d'Arnaud (foot) is "doing everything except playing right now" during his rehab in Port St. Lucie, Fla., ESPN New York reports.d'Arnaud is catching, hitting and throwing but is still experiencing discomfort while running, which explains why he has yet to play in any rehab games. It seems it will still take some time before he's returned to Triple-A Las Vegas for regular duty, likely pushing any sort of debut with the big club back to September.
Jul 1 2013D'Arnaud has had discomfort in his broken left foot while running on flat ground, though that has been called "normal" for the rehab process, ESPN New York reports.It sounds odd that pain in the foot would be normal during rehab, as soreness and not pain might make more sense. Regardless of how you define it, d'Arnaud is most probably sidelined for a while longer and may not see the majors until September at this rate.
Jun 17 2013D'Arnaud (foot) has been cleared to resume running, MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports.It was expected that d'Arnaud would not run for about another week, but it appears the Mets are satisfied with where he stands in his recovery, and will speed up the process a bit. The Mets have not updated his return timetable, but he remains several weeks away from resuming game action, and likely at least a couple more beyond that from joining the big club.
Jun 10 2013D'Arnaud (foot) had his walking boot removed Monday but is still a few weeks away from returning, Newsday reports. He's been instructed to wait two weeks before he begins running.The organization initially hoped to have d'Arnaud back by the end of June, but it's looking more like he may not be due for a potential call-up until after the All-Star break.
Jun 3 2013D'Arnaud was cleared by the Mets' team doctors to begin limited weight-bearing activity, but will need to wear the boot on his fractured left foot for another week, ESPN New York reports.This is a step in the right for d'Arnaud, but he is unlikely to be ready for a promotion to the majors until after the All-Star break.
May 18 2013Mets GM Sandy Alderson believes that D'Arnaud (foot) may be ready to play in minor league games before the end of June, Newsday reports.Arnaud has been out since April 17 and is expected to need a walking boot for two more weeks. Any estimate regarding his potential big league debut would be no more than a guess at this point in time.
May 17 2013D'Arnaud will be unable to put weight on his broken foot for another two weeks, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports.D'Arnaud had the foot examined Friday and will be required to wear the boot during the two-week period.
May 9 2013D'arnaud is due to have his broken foot examined on May 17, ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud has been wearing a walking boot since fracturing the fifth metatarsal of his right foot on April 17. The original prognosis was that d'Arnaud would miss about eight weeks, which could be altered following the results of his upcoming exam.
Apr 19 2013D'Arnaud will not need surgery on his broken foot, but he is expected to be out about eight weeks, ESPN.com's Adam Rubin reports.While d'Arnaud will avoid surgery, he will still be sidelined until sometime in mid-June, making this the second consecutive season he will miss significant time. The silver lining for d'Arnaud and his owners is that he should join the big club shortly after being cleared to play, but it remains to be seen exactly how long the Mets will keep him in the minors after he returns to action.
Apr 18 2013D'Arnaud suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left foot Wednesday, Newday's Marc Carig reports.The injury occurred when d'Arnaud fouled a ball off his foot during Wednesday's game. He will head to New York to be examined, but he is already using a walking boot, and it's likely he will miss some time due to the broken bone. While it's not immediately clear how long d'Arnaud will be out, the injury will likely delay his call up to the Mets.
Apr 18 2013A source told Mike Puma of the New York Post that d'Arnaud (foot) will require four-to-eight weeks off before resuming baseball activities.Doctors will examine d'Arnaud's foot before determining an official timetable, but it appears safe to expect the prized catcher to miss at least the next month. If he requires more time than that, it would seem that John Buck would have excellent job stability through at least the All-Star break, even if he predictably comes back to earth after his early season brilliance.
Apr 16 2013D'Arnaud blasted his first home run of the season Monday for Triple-A Las Vegas.D'Arnaud is now hitting .300 with a 1.055 OPS through 10 games. John Buck's hot start has reduced the need for the Mets to rush d'Arnaud, but all signs still point to him being a mid-summer call up by New York.
Mar 24 2013d'Arnaud was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.This was likely scenario all along, as the Mets didn't want to have d'Arnaud open the season with the big league squad just to serve as a backup to John Buck. By delaying his MLB service clock, the Mets retain d'Arnaud's rights for another year while allowing him to refine his catching skills a little more. Buck is just a marginal catcher, so when the Mets determine d'Arnaud is ready for the majors, he should easily unseat Buck from the starting role.
Mar 18 2013The Mets are still planning to have d'Arnaud open the season with Triple-A Las Vegas, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.D'Arnaud has posted an .810 OPS this spring, but since he would open the year as the backup behind John Buck, the Mets will likely send him to Las Vegas to get him regular at-bats. In addition, by not calling him up until at least May, the Mets retain another year of his rights based on when his service time clock would start. D'Arnaud posted a .975 OPS in 67 games with Las Vegas last season, so he figures to put up big numbers until he joins the big club, likely sometime this summer.
Mar 8 2013d'Arnaud said he thinks he's OK after being hit on the forearm with a pitch during Friday's game, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.The 24-year-old was removed after being hit just below the elbow, but it sounds like he avoided a major injury. The Mets may still give d'Arnaud a few days to heal.
Mar 8 2013d'Arnaud was removed from Friday's game against Detroit after getting hit by a pitch and was later seen with a wrap around his right elbow/forearm, Newsday's Marc Carig reports.There's been no word on the severity of d'Arnaud's injury, but look for the Mets to tread lightly with their young catcher's recovery. If nothing's broken, it seems likely d'Arnaud will be back in relatively short order.
Mar 3 2013D'Arnaud went 1-for-2 Saturday and is now hitting .455 this spring.D'Arnaud got off to a slow start, but has gotten hot the past several days. The plan is still for him to start the year at Triple-A with John Buck opening the season as the starting catcher. However, if d'Arnaud continues to have a strong spring that could change the Mets' decision.
Feb 27 2013The Mets have told d'Arnaud not to block the plate, ESPN New York reports.D'Arnaud suffered a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee attempting a takeout slide at second base last June 25 in Triple-A that ended his season. The Mets' decision was reached due to d'Arnaud's injury as well as well as the one at home plate that ended Buster Posey's season in 2011.