James McCann Injury News & Updates

McCann was added to the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Adley Rutschman has been scratched due to an illness, so McCann will now start behind the plate and bat eighth versus the Red Sox and right-hander Nick Pivetta. Ryan O'Hearn is serving as the Orioles' designated hitter.

McCann went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 13-12 victory over the Red Sox.

McCann busted out of his 1-for-19 slump in a big way, blasting a two-run homer in the fourth inning and adding a solo shot in the sixth. Since the All-Star break, the 33-year-old catcher has been in the lineup nearly every other day, batting .267 with three home runs, 18 RBI, 14 runs, and two steals in 28 second-half games (86 at-bats).

McCann (hand) is back in the lineup Friday against the Rockies.

McCann will start at catcher and bat sixth after missing a couple of games due to a bruised left hand. He was slashing .464/.515/.714 through 33 plate appearances in August prior to that minor injury and has a favorable matchup Friday versus Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland.

McCann (hand) isn't in the Orioles' lineup Thursday against Toronto, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

McCann took a 98-mph fastball to his left hand during Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays, and he ended up sitting out Wednesday's game as well. Luckily, McCann said his hand is feeling much better and he could potentially come off the bench Thursday if need be, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that McCann is day-to-day with a bruised left hand, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

McCann was struck in the hand by a 98 mph fastball during the Orioles' loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday, though he finished out the entire 10-inning game behind the plate. He's not playing Wednesday but should be able to avoid the IL and remain active as the backup to star catcher Adley Rutschman.

McCann went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 7-2 extra-inning win over the Athletics.

McCann popped a go-ahead solo shot in the fourth inning and added a two-run single to cap off the Orioles' rally in the 10th. The veteran has made the most of his chances in August, going 12-for-25 (.480) with a homer and 11 RBI this month. He's at a .243/.283/.405 slash line with four homers, 21 RBI, 19 runs scored and three stolen bases through 162 plate appearances on the year.

McCann went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored, five RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 10-3 win over the Mets.

Facing the team that traded him this winter, McCann came through with his best performance of the season. He opened the scoring in the fourth inning with a two-run single, before adding a two-run double in the sixth and a final RBI single in the seventh as the Orioles pulled away. The veteran catcher had a tough first few months with Baltimore, but since returning from an ankle injury in early July he's batting .270 (10-for-37) with five doubles, five runs, eight RBI and a surprising two steals in 13 games.

McCann went 0-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Yankees.

McCann's modest five-game hitting streak came to an end, but he made the most of his one trip on base after getting plunked. The steal was his second of the season, putting him one theft shy of matching his total from last year. The backup catcher has a .195/.231/.333 slash line with three home runs, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and eight doubles over 41 contests. He's likely to remain limited with Adley Rutschman securing most of the playing time behind the dish.

McCann was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

McCann has been idle since mid-June with a sprained left ankle but is ready to roll following a short rehab assignment. He'll get the occasional start against left-handed pitching.

McCann (ankle) said Friday that he expects to be activated from the injured list early next week, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

McCann resumed baseball activities this past Monday and looks poised to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment sometime this weekend. The veteran backup catcher has been sidelined since June 17 due to a left ankle sprain. Anthony Bemboom will likely lose his spot on the Orioles' major-league roster whenever McCann is ready.

McCann (ankle) resumed baseball activities Monday, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

On the injured list since June 17 because of a left ankle sprain, McCann appears on track to return to the Orioles sometime in early July. Anthony Bemboom is currently serving as Adley Rutschman's backup behind the plate.

Baltimore placed McCann on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left ankle sprain.

McCann was considered day-to-day with the ankle injury he suffered while sliding into first base, but the Orioles will have the backstop out for at least a week-plus instead of playing shorthanded. Jose Godoy had his contract selected from Triple-A Norfolk in the corresponding move.

McCann is day-to-day with a twisted ankle, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

McCann started behind the plate but exited after suffering the injury while sliding into first base. The injury doesn't appear to be particularly serious, but it's possible the Orioles temporarily call up an extra catcher to provide cover for Adley Rutschman until McCann is good to go.

McCann went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Giants.

McCann has seen little playing time as backup to Adley Rutschman this year. In that limited action, McCann has struggled to make an impact, though this is the third time in his last four games he's knocked an extra-base hit. The veteran catcher is slashing just .195/.244/.364 with three homers, six RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base over 82 plate appearances this season.

McCann went 0-for-3 with a walk, a hit-by-pitch, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 13-10 win over the Royals.

Following the trade that sent Luis Torrens to the Orioles, it appears more possible for McCann and Adley Rutschman to co-exist in the lineup between catcher and designated hitter. McCann has been in the lineup in four of the last six games, twice as the DH and twice as the catcher. He's slashing .225/.262/.400 with two home runs, one steal, five RBI, six runs scored and a double over 42 plate appearances this season.

McCann went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over the Royals.

McCann collected his first three-hit effort in just his 11th game of the season. He singled home a run in the fourth and would eventually score. The 33-year-old got another base hit in the fifth and in the eighth, raising his slash line to .250/.250/.444 with two homers, five RBI, five runs and a 0:5 BB:K over 36 plate appearances. McCann primarily operates as Adley Rutschman's backup but manager Brandon Hyde has gotten his bat in the lineup as a DH at times, as he did Tuesday. Still, McCann does not get enough opportunities to hold any fantasy relevance.

McCann went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during a 7-4 loss to the Tigers in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.

The veteran catcher took Eduardo Rodriguez deep in the second inning, but the O's were already in a 3-0 hole at that point. McCann's playing time has picked up lately as he's begun to see some at-bats at DH in addition to giving Adley Rutschman occasional breathers behind the plate, and while he's still batting only .194 (6-for-31) on the season after Saturday's twin bill, three of his six hits -- a double and two homers -- have gone for extra bases.

McCann is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

McCann is back on the bench after he had been included in the lineup each of the past three days, making two starts at catcher and one as a designated hitter. The Orioles' lack of an everyday DH means that manager Brandon Hyde will likely continue to rotate several players at that spot, including No. 1 catcher Adley Rutschman. As such, McCann could continue to play more than most No. 2 catchers around the league, though he's still unlikely to see enough playing time to warrant attention outside of AL-only leagues.

McCann went 1-for-3 with a homer in Saturday's victory over the Tigers.

McCann piled on with a solo shot in the fourth inning off Joey Wentz. McCann got the start behind the plate as Adley Rutschman slotted in as the designated hitter. McCann had a miserable .195 average last season and hasn't gotten off to a good start as he's hitting .165 in his first season with the Orioles.

McCann is drawing a start at catcher for the Orioles in Wednesday's game versus the Nationals, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Adley Rutschman is also in there at designated hitter. McCann is just 1-for-11 at the dish so far after returning from an oblique strain.

The Orioles reinstated McCann (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

McCann spent just over the minimum 10 days on the shelf due to the left oblique strain he suffered back on March 20 in the latter stages of spring training. He'll settle in as the primary backup to standout catcher Adley Rutschman, though McCann doesn't project to play more than a couple times per week. The Orioles also have a third catcher (Anthony Bemboom) on the 26-man active roster for the moment, as Baltimore chose to option outfielder Kyle Stowers to the minors to make room for McCann.

McCann (oblique) will catch Saturday for High-A Aberdeen and could return to the Orioles on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

McCann begin his rehab assignment with Aberdeen on Friday and singled twice. The backup backstop has been on the shelf since the start of the year with his oblique strain, and even if he doesn't return Sunday he should be back with the club early in the next week if there are no setbacks.

McCann (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

McCann won't be ready for activation from the injured list when first eligible as he had hoped, but he's not far off. A return at some point next week seems possible.

McCann (oblique) was spotted running the bases Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

McCann remains on the 10-day injured list, but the fact that he traveled with the Orioles to Arlington for its three-game series with the Rangers is a sign that he's tracking toward a brief stint on the shelf. Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com noted Sunday that McCann has already been cleared for full baseball activities, so the catcher may even have a chance at being activated when first eligible Thursday if the Orioles don't think he requires a minor-league rehab assignment beforehand.

The Orioles placed McCann on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left oblique strain.

McCann told Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com Thursday that he's feeling much better and doesn't believe he'll be out long. Anthony Bemboom will serve as Adley Rutschman's backup in the meantime.

McCann (oblique) is "likely" to need a stint on the injured list, Orioles general manager Mike Elias told MLB.com Monday.

McCann tweaked his left oblique back on March 20 and hasn't played since. While the catcher considered it to be a "minor" strain, it doesn't look like he'll be well enough to avoid a trip to the IL. Anthony Bemboom looms as the likely roster replacement.

McCann (oblique) said his hitting session Sunday merely went "OK," and he remains uncertain whether he'll be available for Thursday's season opener in Boston, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

McCann hit off a tee in the batting cage in an attempt to gauge how much he had progressed in his recovery from left oblique discomfort, an issue that cropped up a few days earlier. While McCann didn't suggest that he experienced any sort of setback, he didn't come away encouraged that he took any major steps forward either as he aims to put the injury in the rear-view mirror. The Orioles will likely wait and see how McCann feels over the next couple of days before deciding if he's fit to serve in a backup role behind No. 1 backstop Adley Rutschman on Opening Day. If McCann requires a stint on the injured list, however, the Orioles could add Anthony Bemboom to the 26-man roster to work as Rutschman's understudy.

McCann (side) is going through hitting progressions before Sunday's Grapefruit League game, but he is uncertain if he'll play in Monday's finale, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

McCann has been battling soreness in his side and been held out of the lineup for the past few days. The backup backstop being able to participate in hitting drills is a positive step forward, but it's very possible that McCann will need to open the 2023 campaign on the injured list.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters that McCann has been out of the lineup as a precaution with soreness in his side, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

McCann is expected to serve as the backup backstop for Adley Rutschman in 2023, and while he hasn't been able to play as of late because of the side issue, it sounds like this isn't a serious injury. He should be a full-go for the start of the 2023 campaign.

McCann has gone just 4-for-24 through eight Grapefruit League games.

McCann has two doubles, one RBI and a run in spring games so far. Despite the lackluster batting, the veteran catcher is a lock for the Orioles' Opening Day roster as Adley Rutschman's backup. McCann will likely struggle to match the 61 games he played last year, which also saw him post a career-worst .195/.257/.282 slash line, but his veteran presence should be a stabilizing force in the clubhouse for a team that's ready to introduce a large number of prospects to the majors.

McCann was told by the Orioles at the time he was acquired that he and Adley Rutschman could both see time at first base and designated hitter, in addition to catcher, this season.

McCann put up a .610 OPS over the last two seasons for the Mets, so it's difficult to believe the Orioles will actually attempt to squeeze him into the lineup very much on days he's not catching. Rutschman did see ample time in the DH spot last year, though, so if this is a route to save his legs then it's good news for his fantasy value. Even with a decent amount of playing time, McCann is unlikely to be relevant outside of deep, two-catcher leagues and single-league formats.

McCann has been traded to the Orioles along with cash considerations in exchange for a player to be named later, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The Mets have been shopping McCann around all offseason and have found a taker in the Orioles. New York will cover $19 million of the $24.3 million still owed to the catcher over the next two seasons, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. McCann will back up Adley Rutschman in Baltimore, so playing time figures to be sparse. The Mets still have Omar Narvaez, Tomas Nido and Francisco Alvarez as catching options.

McCann went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.

McCann singled in his first at-bat before coming back with a three-run homer to left in the bottom of the third to run the score up to 9-0. He later added another single in the eighth, giving him just his second three-hit game of the season. It was also his first home run since July 7.

McCann isn't starting Monday against the Brewers.

McCann has split playing time behind the dish recently and will head to the bench for a second consecutive game. Tomas Nido is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.

McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Pirates, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann and Tomas Nido have alternated starts behind the plate over the past five contests, and that trend will continue after McCann started Saturday and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Nido will bat ninth in the series finale against Pittsburgh.

McCann will sit Friday against the Pirates.

McCann remains nominally the Mets' starting catcher, but he and Friday's starter Tomas Nido have generally alternated turns behind the plate in recent weeks. McCann's .549 OPS on the season gives him minimal fantasy value even if he found himself in the lineup more consistently.

McCann isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs.

McCann started the last two games and went 1-for-7 with an RBI. He'll get a breather while Tomas Nido starts behind the plate and bats ninth.

McCann is not in Friday's lineup against the Marlins.

McCann has hit for a .522 OPS in 2022 -- the worst of his career. Tomas Nido will start at catcher in his place Friday and bat ninth.

McCann is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates.

McCann will get a breather in Game 1 on Wednesday after he went 2-for-3 with a walk and run scored in Tuesday's loss. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate and bat ninth versus Pittsburgh.

McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

After going 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base while catching eight innings in Saturday's 7-1 loss, McCann will get a breather for Sunday's series finale. Tomas Nido replaces McCann behind the dish.

McCann went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Nationals.

McCann tried to spark the Mets' offense in the fifth inning, but Brandon Nimmo couldn't bring him home after the catcher's two-out steal. This was McCann's third steal of the season, putting him one back of his career high from 2019. He's added a paltry .188/.243/.273 slash line, two home runs, 13 RBI, 12 runs scored and five doubles in 46 contests this season. The 32-year-old has just one multi-hit effort in 16 games since returning from an oblique injury Aug. 4.

McCann will sit Friday against the Nationals.

Neither McCann nor Friday's starter Tomas Nido looks like a true starting catcher at the moment. McCann's .515 OPS certainly isn't starter material, but Tomas Nido's .534 OPS isn't much better.

McCann is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

McCann will head to the bench after he caught in three of the Mets' past four games. Tomas Nido will form a battery with starting pitcher Jacob deGrom on Wednesday.

McCann will not start Saturday's game against the Rockies.

McCann has now been on the bench for three of the last four games. With his .193/.246/.277 slash line, it's hard to argue he deserves more playing time. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate.

McCann will sit Thursday versus the Rockies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McCann will be on the bench for the second straight game Thursday. Tomas Nido will draw another start behind the plate and bat ninth against Colorado.

McCann is on the bench Tuesday versus the Yankees, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Tomas Nido will catch the second game of the Subway Series in place of McCann, who is just 6-for-34 with 13 strikeouts in 11 games this month.

McCann is not in Sunday's lineup against the Phillies, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McCann was also out of the lineup Friday, prior to splitting the team's doubleheader with Michael Perez on Saturday. Perez will take over behind the dish again Sunday while hitting ninth.

McCann isn't starting Friday against the Phillies.

McCann started the last two games and went 1-for-7 with a double and two strikeouts. Michael Perez will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.

McCann is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.

Coming out of the weekend, McCann appeared to be moving into the No. 2 role at catcher before Tomas Nido (illness) was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Monday. After going 1-for-7 with an RBI while starting in both of the last two games, McCann will take a seat, though he'll likely rank ahead of Michael Perez on the depth chart for the duration of Nido's absence.

McCann isn't in the lineup Saturday against Philadelphia.

McCann is out of the lineup for the fifth time in the last seven games, and he appears to have lost his job as the Mets' primary catcher for now. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat ninth once again.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-2 rout of the Reds.

The 32-year-old year catcher caught Cincinnati napping in the second inning to steal his second base of the year, the first time since 2019 that McCann has multiple thefts in a season. He's started only four of eight games since coming off the IL earlier this month, going 3-for-14 with three singles, and he'll likely continue to split playing time with Tomas Nido unless McCann is able to heat up at the plate.

McCann is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Reds.

McCann will get a breather after he went 1-for-4 in Monday's victory. Tomas Nido will replace him behind the plate and bat ninth versus Cincinnati.

McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

McCann went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run in Saturday's contest, and he'll take a seat for the series finale. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate to form a battery with Jacob deGrom on Sunday.

McCann will sit Friday against Atlanta.

McCann started in his return from an oblique injury Thursday, going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. He won't be asked to start two games in a row right away, with Tomas Nido taking over behind the plate.

McCann (oblique) went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Thursday's 6-4 win over Atlanta.

McCann was out for just under four weeks with a left oblique strain. The catcher wasn't able to make much of an impact in his return. It's expected he'll be eased back into action in a timeshare with Tomas Nido. Neither catcher has done much at the plate this year, so it wouldn't be surprising to see a near-even split of duties continue for a while. McCann's slash line is down to .176/.242/.282 through 95 plate appearances after his empty batting line Thursday.

McCann (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

McCann's activation was expected, and he's slated to start behind the dish during Thursday's series opener against Atlanta. The 32-year-old is expected to be in a near-even timeshare at catcher with Tomas Nido to help ease McCann back into action, but McCann should have a chance to reclaim his job as the primary catcher down the stretch. McCann struggled prior to his absence, slashing .183/.250/.293 with two home runs, 11 RBI, eight runs and a stolen base over 30 games.

Manager Buck Showalter said McCann (oblique) is on track to return from the 10-day injured list for Thursday's series opener against Atlanta and will likely be part of a near-even timeshare at catcher with Tomas Nido in the short term, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Showalter said he initially expects McCann and Nido to alternate turns behind plate in an effort to ease McCann back into the mix, but that arrangement won't necessarily remain in place for the rest of the season. Before the playing time tilts more in McCann's favor, however, he'll likely need to show some improvement at the plate, as Nido has historically been the superior pitch framer of the two. McCann has a much better track record of offensive success than Nido, but the 32-year-old was sitting on a career-worst .543 OPS before he was placed on the IL on July 10 with a left oblique strain.

McCann (oblique) is expected to be activated Thursday against Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

He went 1-for-3 with a run and two strikeouts Thursday in his first game of a week-long rehab assignment. McCann should assume the primary catcher duties once healthy, assuming the Mets don't trade for someone to slot above him on the depth chart.

McCann (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Thursday, Deesha Thosar of FoxSports.com reports.

McCann has been sidelined since injuring his oblique a little over two weeks ago, but he is apparently ready to resume playing in games. It was reported earlier this month that McCann was not expected back before the trade deadline, but barring any setbacks he should have a chance to do just that.

The Mets don't anticipate that McCann (oblique) will be ready to return from the 10-day injured list prior to the Aug. 2 trade deadline, David Lennon of Newsday reports.

Manager Buck Showalter didn't offer up a firm timeline for McCann's return from the IL when he was deactivated Sunday, but the skipper noted the veteran backstop would be sidelined for multiple weeks. As a result, McCann's expected absence through the deadline doesn't come as a major surprise, and it could prompt the Mets to look to the trade market for catching help. Top prospect Francisco Alvarez is waiting in the wings at Triple-A Syracuse, but Anthony DiComo of MLB.com suggests that the organization still intends on having him continuing his development in the minors in 2022. With that in mind, Tomas Nido will tentatively slot in as the Mets' No. 1 backstop until the Mets bring in outside help at the position.

The Mets placed McCann on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left oblique strain, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Manager Buck Showalter said that after viewing the results of McCann's MRI on Sunday, the veteran catcher is expected to be sidelined beyond the minimum 10 days, which means the Mets likely aren't counting on him being ready to go for their three-game series with the Padres following the All-Star break. Tomas Nido is behind the plate for Sunday's series finale with the Marlins and should operate as the Mets' No. 1 backstop for however long McCann is on the shelf. Patrick Mazeika was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to provide a depth option behind Nido.

McCann (side) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Unsurprisingly, McCann will take a seat for the series finale after he exited Saturday's 5-4 win with left side discomfort. According to Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News, McCann underwent an MRI on Sunday, and the Mets won't have a clear sense if his injury is a day-to-day concern or something that might result in a trip to the injured list until the results are available. Tomas Nido will step in for McCann behind the dish Sunday.

McCann left Saturday's game against the Marlins with discomfort in his left side and will undergo tests Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Whether the injury is merely soreness or a strain serious enough to send McCann to the injured list should become clearer after the tests. Tomas Nido would be in line for a starting role behind the plate if McCann winds up being forced to miss time.

McCann is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann started three straight games shortly after being activated from the injured list in late June, but he's alternated starts with Tomas Nido over the past eight games. That trend will continue Friday after McCann went 1-for-4 with a three-run home in Thursday's series opener.

McCann is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Reds, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McCann will take a seat after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's loss. Tomas Nido is starting at catcher and batting ninth against the Reds.

McCann isn't starting Monday's game against Cincinnati, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann has alternated starts behind the dish recently, and he'll take a seat after he went 1-for-3 with a double and two strikeouts during Sunday's win over the Rangers. Tomas Nido is starting at catcher and batting ninth.

McCann isn't starting Saturday against Texas.

McCann is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-2 with a walk Friday. Tomas Nido will take over behind the dish and bat ninth.

McCann isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Houston.

McCann went 1-for-11 with a run, an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts over his three games since returning to the field. Tomas Nido is drawing the start behind the plate and batting ninth Wednesday.

McCann (wrist) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday but isn't starting in Friday's game against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McCann recently completed a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton, where he hit .286 with two doubles, three runs and an RBI over five games. While Tomas Nido is starting behind the dish Friday, McCann should serve as the Mets' primary catcher now that he's fully healthy.

McCann (wrist) is traveling to Miami and is expected to be activated from the injured list Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McCann has been on a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton since June 16 and collected six hits in 21 at-bats. He should return to his role as the Mets' primary catcher, though he was hitting just .196/.266/.286 across 64 plate appearances prior to going down.

McCann (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton on Thursday, Tim Britton of The Athletic report.

McCann has been sidelined for just over a month due to a broken wrist, but he's been cleared to return to game action in the minors. While the 32-year-old will likely require several rehab games given the length of his absence, he seems to be on track to return from the injured list sometime in late June.

McCann (wrist) is close to heading out on a rehab assignment, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

It was reported on June 4 that McCann could return in early July, and it sounds like he might even be slightly ahead of that timeline. In the meantime, Tomas Nido and Patrick Mazeika are handling the catching duties for the Mets.

McCann (wrist) is about a month away from returning, according to manager Buck Showalter, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

He will begin taking dry swings within the next couple of days and seems to be ramping up slowly. In the meantime, Tomas Nido and Patrick Mazeika will serve as the Mets' catchers.

McCann had his stitches removed earlier this week following surgery on his left hamate bone and is scheduled to begin hitting in the coming days, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

The veteran catcher underwent the wrist surgery a little over two weeks ago, and getting his stitches out was the last step before he could begin swinging a bat again. McCann last played May 10 and will need a rehab assignment before rejoining the Mets' lineup, and as yet there's no clear target date for his return. Tomas Nido will continue to handle starting duties behind the plate in his absence.

Mets manager Buck Showalter said McCann underwent successful surgery on his left wrist Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Showalter noted that McCann's procedure to repair a fractured hamate bone will likely keep the backstop on the shelf until late June. While McCann is on the mend from surgery, Tomas Nido and Patrick Mazeika are expected to split work behind the dish.

McCann underwent X-rays on Friday and was diagnosed with a fractured hamate in his left wrist which will require surgery.

The 31-year-old was held out of the lineup Friday for the third straight game and will now be unavailable for the next six weeks. McCann has struggled early in the season with a .196/.266/.286 slash line, but losing his defensive prowess behind the plate is a significant blow for the Mets. Tomas Nido is poised to step in as New York's primary catcher while Patrick Mazeika was recalled to fill the No. 2 role.

McCann (wrist) is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Mariners, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McCann expected to be back Friday after sitting out the past two games, but he'll instead remain on the bench due to soreness in his left wrist. Tomas Nido will receive another start behind the plate in his absence.

Manager Buck Showalter said McCann is being held out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Washington due to a sore left wrist, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

The injury explains why McCann is on the bench for a second straight day while Tomas Nido picks up another turn behind the dish. Showalter didn't seem too concerned about the injury to McCann's non-throwing wrist, and the Mets believe that the backstop will be ready to resume catching duties during the team's upcoming weekend series with the Mariners.

McCann is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Washington, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McCann will sit for the second game in a row and may have fallen into a timeshare at catcher with Tomas Nido at this stage. Though both catchers' defensive abilities is valued more than what they contribute at the plate, the Mets likely expected better from McCann than the career-worst .552 OPS he's provided through 64 plate appearances this season.

McCann isn't starting Wednesday against the Nationals.

McCann went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Tuesday's win over Washington, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

McCann is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

McCann went 0-for-2 during the 3-2 loss in Game 1, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat ninth in the nightcap.

McCann isn't starting Thursday against the Phillies.

McCann started in the last two games and went 3-for-7 with a strikeout. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

McCann is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Tomas Nido will handle the catching duties for the afternoon game, but expect McCann to draw back into the starting nine for the nightcap. McCann has gone 0-for-8 at the dish in his last three starts to drop his season average to .159.

McCann is not starting Sunday's game against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann started the first two games of the series and will receive a day off after going 0-for-6 with three strikeouts. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate in the finale.

McCann is not in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Cardinals, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

The catcher will get a day off after starting three straight contests, most notably putting together a three-hit effort Tuesday. McCann will be replaced by Tomas Nido who will bat ninth Wednesday.

McCann went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals.

The veteran catcher came into Tuesday with only four hits in 12 games, but he nearly doubled that total in one night. McCann's sluggish beginning to the season has left him with a .194/.286/.333 slash line, but he's in no danger of losing his starting spot behind the plate and should compile decent counting stats even if his overall performance doesn't improve significantly. That said, he posted an .896 OPS as recently as 2020, and the 31-year-old could still have a lot left in the tank.

McCann will sit Monday against the Cardinals.

McCann seems to be barely ahead of Tomas Nido on the depth chart at the moment, as the pair have alternated starts behind the plate for the last eight games. McCann hasn't made a very good case for a true starting role, as he's hitting .125/.237/.250 on the year.

McCann will sit Saturday against Arizona,

McCann remains the primary catcher in Queens, but not by a wide margin. He's started nine games behind the plate this season, while Tomas Nido, who starts Saturday, has been in the lineup seven times.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-5 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday.

McCann extended New York's lead to 5-1 with a 452-foot bomb to left off reliever J.B. Wendelken but failed to be productive in his other three at-bats. The homer was the backstop's first of the season and he's been better of late with hits in three of his last four games, but still owns a dismal .138 average through nine games.

McCann isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

McCann went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in Wednesday's loss to the Giants, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

McCann is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Giants, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann started behind the plate in Game 1 and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Tomas Nido will catch Game 2 of the twin bill, forming a battery with Max Scherzer.

McCann isn't starting Saturday's game against Arizona.

McCann has gone 0-for-10 with a run, stolen base, a walk and a strikeout in his last three appearances, and he'll be on the bench for the second time in the last three games. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat ninth.

McCann is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The catcher will get a breather Wednesday after starting the last two contests, failing to produce a hit in either while scoring a run and stealing a base. Tomas Nido will get the start behind the plate and will bat ninth in the series finale.

McCann is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Washington, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann is 1-for-6 with a run and an RBI to begin the season and will take a seat Sunday for the second time in the opening four-game set against the Nationals. Tomas Nido will receive another start behind the plate for the Mets.

McCann is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

McCann started Opening Day for the Mets on Thursday and went 0-for-2 with an RBI, and he was also hit by a pitch twice. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate Friday to partner with Max Scherzer.

McCann (back) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.

Just as manager Buck Showalter said would be the case, McCann is ready to go after he was sidelined for game action over the past week while dealing with back soreness. The missed time shouldn't affect McCann's preparation for Opening Day. He's projected to serve as the Mets' clear No. 1 catcher in 2022 after the team didn't add much in the way of competition during the offseason.

Manager Buck Showalter said McCann (back) is "ready to go" and will play in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann has been battling back tightness throughout the past week but is poised to retake the field Tuesday for the Mets. The 31-year-old should be able to get up to speed for Opening Day, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

McCann (back) is expected to return to game action Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

A Tuesday return would see McCann miss one week with back tightness. He'll still have over a week to get up to speed before Opening Day if he makes it back at that point.

McCann (back) isn't starting Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to back tightness, and he'll remain out of the lineup following Wednesday's day off. The team doesn't believe that the 31-year-old's injury is serious, but Hayden Senger will start behind the dish and bat ninth Thursday.

McCann was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros due to back tightness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann is scheduled to receive further evaluation from the Mets' training staff, but the team doesn't believe the injury is a serious concern at this juncture. Tomas Nido will get the nod at catcher in McCann's stead, forming a battery with ace Jacob deGrom in the latter's first start of the spring.

McCann is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

McCann will head to the bench for the final game of the season after starting the previous five games. It's been an underwhelming first season with the Mets for the 31-year-old, as he's set to finish the year with a .232/.294/.349 slash line, 10 homers, 46 RBI and 29 runs in 412 plate appearances.

McCann will sit for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

McCann unsurprisingly won't be asked to start two games on one day. Tomas Nido starts the afternoon game, but McCann will likely catch Noah Syndergaard in the nightcap.

McCann will sit Sunday against the Brewers.

McCann has hit .148/.219/.148 over his last 10 games, dragging his OPS for the season down to .647. Tomas Nido takes over behind the plate, catching Carlos Carrasco.

McCann will sit Tuesday against Boston, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

McCann finds himself on the bench for the second straight games. He's hitting just .165/.221/.291 over his last 25 contests. Tomas Nido remains the starter behind the plate.

McCann is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

McCann started the past three games and will receive a breather in the series finale. Tomas Nido will catch for Rich Hill and bat eighth.

McCann isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

McCann went 0-for-5 with a run, an RBI and two walks across the last two games, and he'll get a breather Tuesday. Tomas Nido will return to the lineup at catcher and bat eighth.

McCann went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, three RBI, an additional run scored and a walk in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Yankees.

McCann slammed a two-run homer off Chad Green in the sixth inning to give the Mets the lead. In addition, he tripled in the second inning, driving in Kevin Pillar. It was just the second game this season where he had multiple extra-base hits. The catcher is slashing .240/.303/.368 with 10 long balls, 40 RBI and 24 runs scored in 260 plate appearances.

McCann will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McCann has disappointed at the plate for most of the season, but he's been particularly poor over his last 15 games, hitting .146/.180/.229. Patrick Mazeika will take over behind the plate Tuesday.

McCann is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Game 2 of the doubleheader, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's contest. Patrick Mazeika will catch for Taijuan Walker and bat eighth.

McCann (back) was reinstated from the 10-day IL and will serve as the 29th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McCann will be back behind the plate for the second game of the twin bill after Patrick Mazeika catches for Marcus Stroman in the matinee. Year 1 of McCann's four-year, $40.6 million contract has been a disaster for the Mets, as he's slashing .240/.303/.357 with nine homers and 93 strikeouts through 337 plate appearances. He should still be the primary starter behind the plate over the remainder of the season assuming his lower back doesn't flare up again.

McCann (back) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list during the Mets' weekend series in Washington, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

McCann has been unavailable since Aug. 17 due to lower back spasms, but he's making progress in his recovery. Manager Luis Rojas said Thursday that the catcher still needs to get through a running progression before he's cleared to return, but it appears as though he's nearly ready to be activated. Patrick Mazeika should continue to handle catching duties until McCann is reinstated from the 10-day IL.

McCann was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back spasms Friday, retroactive to Aug. 17.

McCann was slated to miss a fourth consecutive game Friday, but he'll have additional time to recover on the injured list. Patrick Mazeika should continue to fill in while the 31-year-old is sidelined, while Chance Sisco will be available in a depth role.

McCann (back) isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McCann will be held out of the lineup for a fourth straight game Friday, but the Mets have been optimistic recently that he'd be available off the bench if needed. Patrick Mazeika will draw the start behind the dish once again.

The Mets are optimistic that McCann (back) will avoid the injured list, and he could be available off the bench Thursday against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game Thursday. However, his potential to be available off the bench is a positive sign, as he was ruled out from any game action on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Patrick Mazeika continues to get playing time behind the plate in McCann's absence.

McCann (back) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game while dealing with back spasms. There's no word on whether he is available off the bench, or if a stint on the injured list might be required. Patrick Mazeika draws the start behind the dish and will hit eighth in McCann's absence.

McCann (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

McCann was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to back spasms, and he'll remain out of the lineup Wednesday. It's not yet clear whether he could be available off the bench, but Patrick Mazeika will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

McCann is out of the lineup Tuesday agaisnt the Giants due to back spasms, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

McCann was a late scratch from the lineup due to the injury, and he should be considered day-to-day. With Tomas Nido (thumb) already on the injured list, Patrick Mazeika is the Mets' only available healthy catcher for Tuesday's contest.

McCann was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Giants for unspecified reasons.

McCann was slated to start behind the plate, but he was excluded from the revised lineup released by the Mets shortly before first pitch. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the nature of his absence is revealed. Patrick Mazeika will catch for Marcus Stroman in San Francisco.

McCann is not starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

After a 1-for-4, two-strikeout showing Friday, McCann is hitting just .138 in eight games since the beginning of August. Tomas Nido will catch and bat eighth Saturday.

McCann will sit for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

It's no surprise to see that McCann won't be asked to catch two games in one day. Tomas Nido will catch Marcus Stroman in the first game, but McCann should return to the lineup for the second.

McCann isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann played in Wednesday's matinee and went 0-for-4. He'll get a breather for Game 2, while Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Phillies.

All the Mets' scoring came in the ninth inning via three solo shots off Mauricio Llovera. McCann's homer was his ninth of the year but his first since July 19, with the veteran catcher slashing just .238/.273/.333 in the 14 games since.

McCann is out of the lineup Friday against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

McCann is 1-for-14 in his past four contests and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Tomas Nido will catch for Marcus Stroman and bat eighth.

McCann isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Miami.

McCann drew starts in each of the last two games and went 1-for-7 with a double, an RBI and a strikeout. Tomas Nido will start at catcher and bat eighth.

McCann is not starting Sunday against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann has a .676 OPS in 13 games since the All-Star break and will sit for the second time in the past three contests. Tomas Nido will work behind the plate Sunday.

McCann isn't starting Friday against the Reds.

McCann started each of the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a strikeout. Tomas Nido will take over behind the dish and bat seventh.

McCann is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against Atlanta.

McCann got a rest during Game 1 of Monday's twin bill and he'll now sit for the third time in four games Tuesday. Tomas Nido will work behind the dish and bat seventh.

McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

McCann is likely just getting a maintenance day as New York wraps up its series with Toronto. Tomas Nido will work in a battery with starting pitcher Rich Hill on Sunday.

McCann isn't starting Wednesday against the Reds, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McCann will get a day off after he went 4-for-7 with a home run, three RBI and two runs across the last two games. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

McCann went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 15-11 extra-innings win over the Reds.

The veteran catcher didn't enter the contest until the eighth inning when he pinch hit for Tomas Nido, but McCann still supplied a full game's worth of production. The homer was his first in July and eighth of the year, but he's still putting together a solid month, slashing .278/.381/.361 over his last 13 games with four RBI and four runs.

McCann is not in the lineup Monday against the Reds, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

McCann received the day off Sunday after starting the first two games out of the All-Star break, and he now finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest while mired in a 4-for-22 slump over his past eight games. Nido will work behind the plate in his place Monday.

McCann is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

The 31-year-old has gone 0-for-7 with a walk in two games after the All-Star break and is hitting .242 with just one RBI since the start of July. Tomas Nido will catch and bat eighth as the Mets close out their series in Pittsburgh.

McCann is on the bench for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

McCann went 2-for-3 with walk and two runs Friday night, raising his average to .350 in 20 at-bats since the start of July. Tomas Nido is catching the afternoon contest Saturday, with McCann likely gearing up to play Game 2.

McCann went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Pirates.

The veteran catcher chipped in his share of the production in a 13-4 rout. McCann is swinging a hot bat with the All-Star break looming, and over his last 10 games he's batting .346 (9-for-26) to push his slash line on the year to .251/.319/.379 with seven homers and 29 RBI through 73 contests.

McCann is not starting Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Tomas Nido will catch Jacob deGrom as McCann rests up his legs for the nightcap.

McCann isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann had started each of the last two games, and he went 1-for-5 with a walk and three strikeouts. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

McCann is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann was never likely to start both games of Sunday's twin bill, and he'll take a seat during the matinee. Tomas Nido will catch in the afternoon contest for the Mets.

McCann went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk Tuesday against Atlanta.

McCann provided the game-tying blast in the seventh inning, also ending Charlie Morton's outing. It was McCann's seventh home run of the season and first since hitting four home runs in a seven-game span between May 29 and June 6. Overall, he has a .240/.300/.382 line with 16 runs and 28 RBI across 223 plate appearances.

McCann is not in the lineup Monday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann will receive a breather Monday with the Mets in Washington for one day while making up a postponement. Patrick Mazeika will work behind the plate in his place.

McCann is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies.

McCann went hitless in three plate appearances during the first half of the twin bill. Patrick Mazeika will catch David Peterson and bat eighth in the nightcap.

McCann isn't included in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

McCann will get a breather for the first game of the twin bill, but he'll presumably be behind the plate for the nightcap, when the newly recalled Jerad Eickhoff is expected to make his first start for the Mets. Tomas Nido is catching for Jacob deGrom in Game 1.

McCann isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

McCann will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish in the matinee and bat eighth.

McCann is not in the lineup Friday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann has a .920 OPS through 13 games in June and will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games. Tomas Nido will work behind the plate Friday.

McCann isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

McCann will rest after he went 2-for-7 with a run, an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts in the last two games. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

McCann will get the day off on his 31st birthday after he had started each of the past five games. Tomas Nido replaces McCann in the lineup, catching for starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts as New York defeated San Diego 6-2 Sunday.

McCann was quiet at the dish until taking San Diego reliever Craig Stammen deep to center in the eighth to extend the Mets' lead to 6-1. Four of McCann's six home runs have come since May 29 as he's 10-for-21 with six extra-base hits during the seven-game hot streak.

McCann will hit the bench Saturday against San Diego, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McCann had been losing his grip on the starting role following a very poor start of the season at the plate, but he's shown signs of life over his last seven games, hitting .385 with three homers. He'll hit the bench after making three straight starts, with Tomas Nido taking over behind the plate.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss against the Padres.

McCann has gone deep in two straight games and in three of his last five contests, so the veteran catcher remains a bonafide power threat every time he steps to the plate. The backstop has five homers and 19 RBI in 42 games this season and seems in a good path to hit double-digit homers for the second time over his last three years.

McCann went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 win over Arizona.

McCann opened the scoring with a three-run blast in the first inning. Arizona rallied for the lead in the bottom of the first, but McCann retied the game with an RBI single in the second. The catcher has been mediocre at the plate with a .233/.297/.353 slash line, four home runs, 17 RBI and 10 runs scored in 41 games. He's shown a little more promise lately with eight hits in his last 16 at-bats, including two homers.

McCann is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McCann went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts during the first game of the series Monday and will head to the bench Tuesday. Tomas Nido will work behind the plate for the Mets.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Rockies.

Making his first career start at first base for the injury-ravaged Mets, McCann made a spectacular defensive play on his first chance in the field, then ruined Austin Gomber's shutout bid in the seventh inning with his second homer of the year. Despite the big all-around performance, the veteran catcher has only a .535 OPS on the season.

McCann will remain on the bench Saturday against the Marlins, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

McCann appears to be losing his starting job to Tomas Nido, who's started in his place four times in the last five games. McCann's .200/.273/.240 season slash line doesn't exactly make the best case for him to earn regular at-bats.

McCann is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McCann finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games. It's no surprise to see him starting to lose playing time given his poor .202/.269/.242 slash line. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate in his absence.

McCann will remain on the bench Tuesday against Atlanta.

Tuesday's game marks the first time this season that McCann has been on the bench for back-to-back games. He doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury, so his loss of playing time could be performance-related, as he's hitting a miserable .208/.269/.250 on the year. Tomas Nido remains the starter behind the plate in his absence.

McCann isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta.

McCann went 2-for-10 with a walk and four strikeouts in the last three games. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

McNeil isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

McNeil has gone 1-for-13 with a run and seven strikeouts across the last four games. Tomas Nido will start at catcher and bat eighth.

McCann went 2-for-4 with one RBI and a walk in the 4-1 win Thursday over the Cardinals.

McCann had two singles but his bases-loaded walk is what drove in a run Thursday. The catcher has struggled at the plate, slashing .222/.291/.264 in 79 plate appearances. Multiple Mets' bats are underperforming to start the season and McCann is one that they hope to get going soon. Thursday was just his second multi-hit game.

McCann is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann went 0-for-3 with an RBI during Game 1, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both games of the twin bill. Tomas Nido will start behind the plate in the nightcap for New York.

McCann will sit Monday against the Cardinals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann has handled a very heavy workload behind the plate this season. He'll find himself on the bench for just the fourth time in 23 games Monday. Tomas Nido starts in his absence.

McCann is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Washington.

McCann sits for just the third time this season. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate in his absence, catching Jacob deGrom.

McCann is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

McCann unsurprisingly won't be asked to start twice in one day. He went 1-for-3 at the plate in the afternoon contest. Tomas Nido will catch Joey Lucchesi in the nightcap.

McCann is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

McCann started the first six games of the year but has since sat for two of the last three. Tomas Nido will catch Jacob deGrom in his absence.

McCann went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Phillies.

The veteran catcher connected on his first homer as a Met in the eighth inning off JoJo Romero. McCann had only four hits in six games coming into Wednesday, but the big effort boosted his slash line to .280/.333/.400.

McCann is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

McCann started behind the plate and went 1-for-4 during the matinee, so it's not a surprise he's taking a seat for the nightcap. Tomas Nido will catch for Marcus Stroman in Game 2.

McCann is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

The 30-year-old started the first five games of the season for the Mets but will receive a breather in Sunday's series finale. McCann is is 3-for-17 with one run, one RBI, two walks and five strikeouts in 19 plate appearances. Tomas Nido will take over behind the plate for New York, batting eighth.

McCann has gone 6-for-23 (.304) with a double and a 1:6 BB:K through eight Grapefruit League games.

Coming off a career-best .289/.360/.536 slash line in 2020, McCann is locked in as the Mets' starting catcher, but it's still reassuring that he's not struggling at the plate this spring. The 30-year-old will be looking to match or exceed the 18 homers and 60 RBI he racked up for the White Sox in 2019, and he could top the career-high 118 games he played that season given that his primary backup will be Tomas Nido (.553 OPS in the majors).

McCann signed a four-year, $40 million contract with the Mets on Saturday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

McCann has been close to a deal with the Mets for several days, but he now has a deal in place, pending a physical. The 30-year-old had a career-best .289/.360/.536 slash line with seven home runs and 15 RBI over 31 games with the White Sox in 2020, and he should take over as the Mets' primary catcher next season.

McCann went 2-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Cubs.

McCann snapped an 0-for-16 skid, going back to Sept. 15 when he laced his sixth home run, with his seventh homer in the second inning. He's had a second consecutive strong season, batting .289/.360/.536 over 31 games in 2020 as the backup to Yasmani Grandal.

McCann went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Twins.

McCann drove in his first run of the contest with an RBI double in the third inning. Four frames later he popped a solo home run, his sixth long ball of the season. He has a strong .329/.389/.595 line to this point in the campaign, but has only 90 plate appearances with Yasmani Grandal getting the majority of the playing time behind the dish.

McCann went 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI during the White Sox' 8-1 win over the Pirates on Wednesday. He also had a sacrifice fly.

McCann took JT Brubaker deep twice, bringing his total to five home runs for the 2020 season -- with four against righties. Mostly a platoon option, McCann has counter-intuitively hit .435 in 23 at-bats versus lefties this season. McCann is a quality pitch framer to boot and has potential as a strong option should Yasmani Grandal to miss any time.

McCann went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's win against the Twins.

McCann was one of five White Sox who recorded multiple hits in this game, and the veteran catcher continues to provide offense even if his playing time has been scarce of late. McCann is currently riding a six-game hitting streak, with two multi-hit performances in that stretch.

McCann went 2-for-4 with two singles, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 9-0 win over the Tigers.

McCann drew the start behind the dish Thursday with Yasmani Grandal still nursing a back issue. The backstop picked up a pair of singles to raise his batting average to .341 on the campaign. McCann could start again Friday against the Cubs if Grandal is still unable to go.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over Detroit.

With news that Chicago's primary catcher, Yasmani Grandal (back), could be out until the end of the week, the White Sox will need McCann or Zack Collins to fill in. McCann is slashing .325/.386/.550 over 44 plate appearances.

McCann entered Monday's game after Yasmini Grandal was removed due to back stiffness. He went 0-for-1 in a 7-2 win over Detroit.

Grandal is listed as day-to-day and McCann will be the primary replacement until Grandal is ready to return. Zack Collins is also in the mix for starts behind the plate.

McCann went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an RBI single in Sunday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to Cleveland.

McCann went yard in the sixth inning off Cleveland starter Shane Bieber. In the 10th inning, McCann got the White Sox within a run with an RBI single before he was replaced by pinch runner Ryan Goins. The 30-year-old McCann has done well in limited time this year, slashing .360/.407/.720 with three homers, five RBI and five runs scored across 27 plate appearances.

McCann started at catcher and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Brewers.

McCann was part of a lineup tweak that covered for the loss of Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder). Primary catcher Yasmani Grandal took over at designated hitter for Encarnacion while McCann made his fifth start of the season. If Encarnacion misses more time, we could also see Zack Collins fill in at DH.

McCann went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the second game of the White Sox doubleheader against Cleveland on Tuesday.

McCann was out of the lineup in the first game, but took Adam Plutko deep in the second inning of the night contest. He now has two home runs on the season, despite appearing in the starting lineup on only two occasions through five games. McCann will continue to serve as the club's backup catcher, and could draw occasional at-bats as the designated hitter.

McCann went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Twins.

The 30-year-old started behind the plate Saturday with Yasmani Grandal receiving the day off, and he took advantage of the opportunity to help break the game open in the sixth and seventh innings. Grandal should rejoin the starting nine Sunday as McCann operates as the White Sox's secondary backstop this season.

McCann is expected to make the Opening Day roster, Scott Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. He's batting .250 (5-for-20) with a double, a triple and three RBI over eight spring contests.

McCann was a surprise in 2019 when he achieved career highs in all the major offensive categories. As Welington Castillo struggled through injuries, McCann took over the starting job. He thrived as the primary starter during the first few months and earned an All-Star selection, before he fell off over the second half. The White Sox added Yasmani Grandal to the equation, so McCann will drop down to being the No. 2 and mentor to prospect Zack Collins, who could make the team as the third catcher and 26th man.