Brian McCann
C FA
Mon 4/29/19 2:41 PM

McCann is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
McCann continues to cede playing time behind the dish to Tyler Flowers, who will stick in the lineup for the third time in four games. It's expected that manager Brian Snitker will stick with a timeshare at catcher all season, limiting McCann's fantasy appeal mainly to formats that start two backstops each week.

Brian McCann
C FA
Sun 4/28/19 12:21 PM

McCann is not in the lineup Sunday against Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Since returning from his hamstring injury, McCann has started six of 11 games. Tyler Flowers gets the call behind the plate Sunday.

Brian McCann
C FA
Fri 4/26/19 4:01 PM

McCann is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
McCann started the last two games behind the plate for the Braves, only the second time this season he's made back-to-back starts. The 35-year-old is slashing .294/.375/.441 through 40 plate appearances and has reached base in all 10 of his appearances. Tyler Flower will catch Max Fried and bat seventh in his stead Friday.

Brian McCann
C FA
Tue 4/23/19 2:06 PM

McCann isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
McCann has been hot at the dish since his return from the injured list, collecting four hits in his first three games back. With McCann catching a breather, Tyler Flowers will catch and bat seventh.

Brian McCann
C FA
Sat 4/20/19 7:36 PM

McCann is not starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
McCann went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the first game of the day. Tyler Flowers starts behind the plate in the nightcap.

Brian McCann
C FA
Thu 4/18/19 9:43 AM

McCann is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCann returned Wednesday from a brief stint on the injured list with a hamstring issue and went 1-for-3 with a double, walk and two RBI in the 3-2 loss in 10 innings. He'll get a breather for the day game after the night game, paving the way for Tyler Flowers to start behind the plate. McCann and Flowers are expected to work in a roughly even timeshare when both are healthy.

Brian McCann
C FA
Wed 4/17/19 11:21 PM

McCann went 1-for-3 a double and two RBI on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
McCann (hamstring) was activated from the injured list Wednesday and hit seventh in the order. He made an immediate impact, swatting a two-RBI double in the second inning to give the Braves the lead. It was his first extra-base hit of the season, though he's only accrued 23 plate appearances. He appears to be the Braves primary catcher but will lose at least some playing time to Tyler Flowers.

Brian McCann
C FA
Wed 4/17/19 1:21 PM

McCann (hamstring) was activated from the injured list as expected Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
McCann wound up missing the minimum 10 days with a hamstring strain. He'll return to his starting role ahead of Tyler Flowers, with Alex Jackson optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Brian McCann
C FA
Wed 4/17/19 12:47 PM

McCann (hamstring) will be activated from the IL on Wednesday and immediately inserted back into the lineup, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
"We're going to get him in there tomorrow," Braves manager Brian Snitker said Tuesday. "He's done all the drills and all the hitting. He says he feels really good." McCann was hitting .286 (4-for-14) before straining his hamstring, but the veteran catcher is still looking for his first extra-base hit. Alex Jackson is expected to be sent back to Triple-A Gwinnett to make room for him on the roster.

Brian McCann
C FA
Sat 4/13/19 5:58 PM

McCann (hamstring) will return Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, the first day he's eligible to do so, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCann has been battling a hamstring strain but won't need a rehab assignment before he's ready to go. His return will push Tyler Flowers back to a reserve role and bump Alex Jackson back to Triple-A Gwinnett.