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Diaz will start at catcher and bat eighth Monday against the Cubs.

With Diaz picking up his third consecutive start Monday, it looks as though he'll be the Pirates' top option behind the plate until Francisco Cervelli (quadriceps) returns from the disabled list, perhaps later in the week. The non-contending Pirates probably aren't eager to use Cervelli on a full-time basis in September given the multitude of injuries he's dealt with this season, so Diaz could be in store for semi-regular work even after Cervelli returns.

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