STEPHEN VOGT NEWS

Remains on bench Vogt isn't starting Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Vogt filled in behind the plate Saturday after Travis d'Arnaud (personal) was placed on the paternity list, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight contest. William Contreras will start at catcher and bat seventh.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Vogt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Vogt picked up the start at catcher in Saturday's 5-4 win after Travis d'Arnaud (personal) was moved to the paternity list, but William Contreras will get the nod behind the dish for the series finale. Since being acquired from the Diamondbacks on July 17, Vogt is slashing .167/.261/.167 over 19 games with Atlanta.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into No. 2 role Vogt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Though the lefty-hitting Vogt has commonly sat against southpaws like Wade Miley -- who starts Wednesday for Cincinnati -- the 36-year-old backstop won't be Atlanta's top catcher against right-handed pitching either. With Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) returning from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and set to take over as Atlanta's clear-cut No. 1 backstop, Vogt likely won't pick up much more than a start or two per week.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Vogt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact With a southpaw (Patrick Corbin) on the hill for the Nationals and with Atlanta and Washington wrapping up their series with a day game, the lefty-hitting Vogt will take a seat following two straight starts. Kevan Smith will catch Atlanta starter Max Fried on Sunday.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Vogt isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Vogt will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games with left-hander Wade LeBlanc starting Thursday. Kevan Smith will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Vogt is not starting Tuesday against the Cardinals and left-hander Jon Lester.

Impact The veteran backstop will sit for the second straight game with Atlanta facing another lefty starter. Kevan Smith will catch Max Fried and bat eighth.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Vogt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact With a lefty (Brett Anderson) on the mound for Milwaukee, the lefty-hitting Vogt will give way to short-side platoon mate Kevan Smith behind the dish in the series finale. Both Vogt and Smith could see their playing time dry up within the next week or two, when Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) is on track to return from the 60-day injured list following a prolonged absence.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 30, 2021

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JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup Vogt isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact Vogt went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts Tuesday, and he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Kevan Smith will start at catcher and bat eighth.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riley's slam, 6 RBIs power Braves to 12-5 rout of Mets

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JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat for nightcap Vogt isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Impact The veteran backstop will get the rest of the day off after going 1-for-3 in Game 1. Kevan Smith gets the call behind the dish in Game 2 and will bat eighth.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Vogt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Kevan Smith will get the nod at catcher for the series finale while Vogt sits in the day game after a night game. Vogt went 2-for-9 at the dish while catching the past two contests for Atlanta.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Handed maintenance day Vogt is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Vogt will get a breather Thursday after he was behind the dish Wednesday against the Padres for the second game of a doubleheader, which was ultimately suspended due to inclement weather. Before the game was put on hold in the fifth inning, Vogt went hitless across two at-bats. Kevan Smith will catch for Charlie Morton in the series opener in Philadelphia.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting for Game 1 of twin bill Vogt is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Padres.

Impact Vogt looks to be receiving some maintenance in the front end of the twin bill after he caught both of Atlanta's last two games. Kevan Smith will form a battery with Kyle Muller in Game 1, while Vogt will presumably check in behind the plate for the nightcap, when right-hander Bryse Wilson is scheduled to pitch for Atlanta.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman, Toussaint spark Braves to 2-1 win over Padres

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JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 19, 2021 • AJC.COM

Garners second straight start Vogt will start at catcher and bat sixth Monday against the Padres.

Impact Vogt will climb one spot in the lineup after he went 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI while making his Atlanta debut in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Rays. The lefty-hitting Vogt is expected to occupy the large side of a platoon at catcher with Kevan Smith until Atlanta gets Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) back from the 60-day injured list, likely around mid-to-late August.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox rebound against Astros in possible playoff preview

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JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Acquired by Atlanta Vogt was dealt to Atlanta on Friday in exchange for minor-league first baseman Mason Berne.

Impact Vogt, who hit .268 with a home run and three RBI in his last 41 at-bats before the All-Star break, joins a depleted Atlanta catching depth chart. It's unclear whether the 36-year-old will be the starter and, if not, which of Kevan Smith or Jonathan Lucroy he'll be backing up. Regardless, Vogt may just be a temporary fixture on the roster until Travis D'arnaud (thumb) returns in August.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves swing another deal, get catcher Vogt from Arizona

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JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS