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Shea Langeliers
Leading all AL catchers in ballot
Langeliers is the leading vote-getter at catcher in the American League in the first 2026 MLB All-Star Game ballot update revealed Monday, according to Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com.
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Hunter Goodman
May be available via trade
Goodman's trade stock is on the rise, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
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Connor Wong
Being shopped by Boston
The Red Sox have three catchers on the 26-man roster and are looking to trade Wong in particular, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
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Ben Rice
Named AL POTW
Rice has been named the American League Player of the Week for the week of May 25 to June 1, reports Ed Eagle of MLB.com.
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Cooper Ingle
Less clear pathway to majors
Ingle's pathway to making his major-league debut became less clear Saturday after the Guardians acquired Patrick Bailey from the Giants, Tim Stebbings of MLB.com reports.
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Brandon Valenzuela
Leg up on Heineman?
Valenzuela's recent play has given him an advantage over Tyler Heineman for the Blue Jays' backup catcher job once Alejandro Kirk returns from the 10-day injured list, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com relays.
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Dalton Rushing
Outfield experiment over?
Rushing isn't expected to see time in the outfield in 2026 and will instead operate as a backup at catcher, first base and designated hitter, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.
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Ben Rice
Slated for everyday role
Rice is expected to be the first option at first base for the Yankees in 2026 despite the recent addition of Paul Goldschmidt, according to Randy Miller of NJ.com.
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Yainer Diaz
Hearing results imminent
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, a decision on Diaz's arbitration hearing is expected to be announced Tuesday.
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Christian Vazquez
Interest from Houston
The Astros have interest in signing Vazquez to be their backup catcher, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Reese McGuire
Brewers poking around
The Brewers are in the mix to sign McGuire, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
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J.T. Realmuto
Close to re-signing with Phillies
The Phillies are close to re-signing Realmuto, Ken Rosenthal and Matt Gelb of The Athletic report.
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Yainer Diaz
Gap in arbitration requests
Diaz requested $4.5 million and was offered $3 million by the Astros when arbitration figures were exchanged last week, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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Tyler Stephenson
Small gap in arbitration requests
Stephenson requested $6.8 million and was offered $6.55 million by the Reds when arbitration figures were exchanged last week, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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William Contreras
Gap in arbitration figures
Contreras requested $9.9 million and was offered $8.55 million by the Brewers when arbitration figures were exchanged last week, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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Ryan Jeffers
Phillies have trade interest
The Phillies could pursue a trade for Jeffers if they don't re-sign J.T. Realmuto in free agency, Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report.
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Victor Caratini
Backup option for Phillies
The Phillies could sign Caratini if they move on from J.T. Realmuto, Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report.
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J.T. Realmuto
Forced out with Bichette signing?
The Phillies would likely move on from Realmuto if they sign Bo Bichette, Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report.
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Carlos Virahonda
Enjoys huge 2025 campaign
Virahonda was a breakout prospect in the Diamondbacks organization during the 2025 season, according to Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra of MLB.com.
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Rainiel Rodriguez
Settling as top backspot prospect
Rodriguez was a breakout prospect in the Cardinals organization during the 2025 season, according to Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra of MLB.com.
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J.T. Realmuto
Two-year offer from PHI?
According to Jim Salisbury of PHLY Sports, the Phillies have extended Realmuto a contract offer that's believed to be two years in length.
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Cesar Salazar
Primed for No. 2 gig?
According to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, the Astros could begin 2026 with Salazar as their backup catcher.
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Victor Caratini
Sticking in Houston?
The Astros haven't ruled out the possibility of re-signing Caratini this winter, though bringing him back doesn't appear to be an offseason priority, reports Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.
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Andrew Knizner
Set to join Seattle?
Knizner is negotiating a potential contract with the Mariners, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.
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Shea Langeliers
Part of young core
Langeliers is rumored to be a candidate to receive an extension from the Athletics in the near future, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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