Jose Molina left Saturday's game against the Orioles with left hamstring tightness.

The injury is considered day-to-day. Jose Lobaton will likely get the start behind the plate Sunday if Molina is unable to go.

Jose Molina is back in the Rays' lineup Sunday.

Molina sat out a couple games after a foul tip during Thursday's contest left him with a sore right knee. The veteran backstop is hitting just .167/.225/.242 this season.

Jose Molina left Thursday's game against the Blue Jays after taking a foul tip off his right knee.

Molina was able to stay in the game for a few innings before eventually being removed. He has a bruised knee and is considered day-to-day. Jose Lobaton took his spot behind the plate.

Jose Molina (quad) is back in the Rays' starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Royals.

Molina was out for a couple of days with a right quad contusion. It was never a serious concern for Tampa Bay.

Jose Molina is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a right quad contusion.

Molina was struck by a pitch during the fourth inning of Saturday's game against the White Sox. He'll need a day or two off, but will avoid a trip to the disabled list. Jose Lobaton replaced him in the lineup on Saturday and will carry the load in his absence.

Jose Molina was removed from Saturday's game against the White Sox in the fourth inning after being hit by a pitch in the right knee.

Molina attempted to walk it off, and appeared like he wanted to remain in the game, but Rays skipper Joe Maddon elected to play it safe and replace him. He'll likely be examined to rule out any serious injury, but he should be considered day-to-day. Jose Lobaton replaced him in the lineup.

Jose Molina went 2-for-5 with his first home run of the season Thursday against the Orioles.

It was a solo shot. Molina is mostly out there for his defense and his ability to frame pitches than his contributions with the bat, so we aren't expecting much in fantasy leagues. The 37-year-old batted just .223 with eight homers and a .640OPS in 102 games last year.

Rays exercised C Jose Molina's $1.8 million club option for 2013.

Molina batted just .223/.286/.355 with eight homers and a .640 OPS this season, but the Rays believe his contributions behind the plate are worth keeping him around at this price. However, they figure to be on the lookout for another catcher this winter.

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Rays are expected to exercise Jose Molina's $1.8 million option for 2013.

Molina batted just .223/.286/.355 with eight longballs this season for Tampa. He's not a desirable option as a starter, but the Rays like what he does with the pitching staff, so having him around as a backup at a modest salary is reasonable. Look for Tampa to seek another catcher this winter.

Jose Molina (quad) was used as a defensive replacement in the Rays' season finale on Wednesday.

Molina didn't make a start over the final week of the regular season because of a right quad strain. He'll finish with a .223/.286/.355 slash line and eight homers.

Jose Molina returned to action on Wednesday October 3.

Jose Molina (quad) appeared as a defensive replacement in Monday's win over the Orioles.

Molina hasn't started a game since Septemebr 25 due to soreness in his right quad. Now that the Rays have been eliminated, he's likely to be shut down.

Jose Molina returned to action on Monday October 1.

Jose Molina (quad) was used as a defensive replacement in Sunday's 6-2 win over the White Sox.

Molina hasn't started a game since September 25 due to soreness in his right quad. He's still listed as day-to-day.

Jose Molina returned to action on Sunday September 30.

Jose Molina (quad) could be available off the bench Friday.

Molina is out of the starting lineup for the third straight day Friday, but Maddon hasn't ruled out the possibility of having him finish the game behind the plate. Jose Lobaton is currently filling in.

The Rays plan to ease Jose Molina (quad) back into action by playing him in short stints late in games.

Molina planned to test out his right quad Thursday by running and simulating catching movements, but the chilly weather in Chicago kept that from happening. He reported feeling "a little bit better," but it's not clear when he'll be ready to play a full game.

Jose Molina (quad) plans to try to run Thursday.

Molina is out of the lineup for the second straight day due to a strained right quad. He's feeling better, but is likely still a couple of days away.

Jose Molina (quad) is out of the Rays' starting lineup again Thursday.

Molina hasn't played since straining his right quad on Tuesday night. He'll continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. Jose Lobaton will fill in again Thursday.

Jose Molina (quad) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Molina is currently day-to-day after straining his right quad on Tuesday night. Jose Lobaton will get the call over Chris Gimenez to start behind the plate Wednesday.