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Mesoraco was diagnosed with a neck sprain and will require a few days off to recover, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Mesoraco added that he doesn't expect to go on the DL, but that may become an option if he's still dealing with discomfort by the end of the weekend. Prior to Friday's game, the Mets recalled Tomas Nido from the minors in order to serve as Kevin Plawecki's backup while Mesoraco is sidelined.

Mesoraco is still considered day-to-day as he is evaluated for neck stiffness, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

Mesoraco was speculated to be placed on the disabled list earlier Friday, but the Mets instead optioned Dominic Smith and Jack Reinheimer to the minors to create roster space. Mesoraco was set to undergo an MRI after exiting Thursday's game, Ehalt reports, although the results are not yet known.

Mesoraco (neck) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Mesoraco exited Thursday's game against the Giants due to neck stiffness, and apparently needs more than a day or two to recover. Tomas Nido was recalled from Double-A Binghamton in a corresponding move, as Kevin Plawecki remains the Mets primary option at catcher.

Nido will be called up from Double-A Binghamton on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Nido will likely take the roster place of Devin Mesoraco (neck), who appears to be headed for a stint on the DL. Across 21 games with the Mets this year, Nido has hit .159 with a .390 OPS and three RBI in 48 plate appearances. Expect Kevin Plawecki to receive the bulk of the starts behind the plate while Mesoraco is out.

Contreras is not in the lineup versus the Reds on Thursday.

Contreras will get a little breather after starting 11 of the past 12 games. Victor Caratini will catch Cole Hamels and bat seventh in the order. Look for Contreras to rejoin the starting nine Friday.

Mesoraco was removed from Thursday's game against the Giants due to neck stiffness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Kevin Plawecki replaced Mesoraco in the top of the sixth inning. Mesoraco will head in for further evaluation following the conclusion of Thursday's game. Consider him day-to-day for the time being.

Hedges is not in the lineup versus Colorado on Thursday.

Hedges will take a seat for a standard day off after starting six of the previous seven games. A.J. Ellis will handle the catching duties during Thursday's matinee.

Plawecki is not in the lineup against the Giants on Thursday.

Plawecki will retreat to the bench for a regular day off after starting the past two games behind the plate. In his absence, Devin Mesoraco will catch Jacob deGrom and bat seventh in the order.

Stewart had his contract selected from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Stewart will serve as the club's backup catcher behind Tyler Flowers since Kurt Suzuki is dealing with an elbow contusion. In a corresponding move, Michael Reed was sent down to Gwinnett.

Hedges went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rockies.

Hedges broke a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning with a solo home run -- his 10th of the year -- off starter Tyler Anderson. Hedges is hitting just .243 on the year but over his last 15 games he's slashing .278 with four home runs, eight RBI and eight runs scored. The 26-year-old hit 18 home runs with 55 RBI in 120 games last year, and injuries have limited the backstop to just 63 games this season.