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Hedges went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory over the Diamondbacks.

The young catcher got off to a slow start to the season, but he's been able to turn things around over the past week. In his past six starts, Hedges has batted .350 while launching three home runs, raising his batting average from .037 up to .170.

D'Arnaud (wrist) grounded out in a pinch-hit appearance Thursday.

The Mets' backstop was left out of the lineup Thursday due to a wrist contusion, and though he was able to log an at-bat, he never got the chance to draw in behind the plate. Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports that d'Arnaud will test out his wrist during the day Friday before manager Terry Collins makes a final decision on his lineup. If d'Arnaud is ruled out, Rene Rivera will likely get another start at catcher.

Plawecki was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

The Mets needed some extra catching depth with Travis d'Arnaud (wrist) a bit banged up, so Plawecki will head to the big leagues. The 26-year-old has been solid at the plate back in the minors this season (.270 batting average, seven RBI), but he still appears to be behind Rene Rivera in the pecking order for starts.

Mesoraco (hip) is expected to remain on his rehab assignment at least through this weekend, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

There was some speculation that the embattled catcher could return as early as Thursday, but the Reds will instead take the cautious approach and let him ease back into action. This extended assignment pushes his return date to sometime during next week's games with the Brewers and Cardinals, although a firmer plan of action should come forth sometime over the weekend.

Rupp is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports.

Rupp has started the past three games behind the plate, but he'll head to the bench Thursday for what looks like a routine rest day. Andrew Knapp will assume the catching duties for the evening.

D'Arnaud (wrist) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Phillies.

D'Arnaud was diagnosed with a wrist contusion after hitting his hand on a bat while making a throw. There's yet to be any indication as to when he'll return. The Mets will turn to Rene Rivera to take over primary catching duties until d'Arnaud is healthy again.

Barnhart is not in the lineup Thursday against the Orioles, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Barnhart has proved to be a productive fill-in for the injured Devin Mesoraco (hip), collecting hits in his past three games to raise his batting average to .282 on the season. He'll head to the bench for a night off, with Stuart Turner assuming catching duties in his stead.

Mesoraco (shoulder, hip) made it through back-to-back starts behind the plate Monday and Tuesday without any health setbacks, the Dayton Daily News reports. He's gone 4-for-28 at the plate, however, during his rehab assignment.

The Reds suggested Mesoraco could be activated as soon as Thursday, but that doesn't necessarily seem like a done deal. "He came out of it just fine," manager Bryan Price said. "This is that point in time where we reassess what he needs for any finishing touches or polish before he's activated."

D'Arnaud, who exited Wednesday's game against the Phillies early, has been diagnosed with a right wrist contusion, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

He hit his hand on a bat while making a throw from behind home plate. How much time the catcher will be forced to miss depends on the severity of his bruise and how quickly it's able to heal, although his track record doesn't suggest he's a quick healer. A more clear timetable for d'Arnaud's return should become available in the coming days.

D'Arnaud exited Wednesday's game against the Phillies early after hitting his hand on a bat while making a throw from behind the plate, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.

It's currently unclear as to how severe d'Arnaud's hand injury is. It's possible that the Mets are just playing it safe with their oft-injured catcher. He'll be considered day-to-day until the team releases additional information regarding his early departure.