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Realmuto went 4-for-6 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Braves.

With Dee Gordon getting a breather, Realmuto hit leadoff for the Marlins and gave the team's slugging outfielders plenty of run-producing opportunities. The 26-year-old catcher is now 10-for-28 (.357) over the last six games, pushing his OPS on the season up to a career-high .780.

Barnhart went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and five total RBI on Sunday during the Reds' 10-5 win over the Mets.

The backstop knocked two in on an eighth-inning double before leaving the yard in the ninth to drive in the other three. Barnhart will continue splitting time with Stuart Turner, though Devin Mesoraco (foot) may return before the end of the season to add another wrinkle to a typically uninspiring fantasy picture.

Stallings was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

With Francisco Cervelli dealing with a quadricep injury, Stallings will serve as the Pirates' third option at catcher behind Elias Diaz and Chris Stewart. Stallings put together a solid year with Indianapolis, where he hit .301/.358/.431 over 62 games.

Grandal is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Grandal has failed to reach base over the Dodgers last four games (12 plate appearances). Grandal will sit out Sunday while Austin Barnes starts at catcher and hits fifth.

Hedges is not in the lineup Sunday against Arizona.

Hedges played well Saturday, as he went 2-for-4 with a run scored and another driven in. However, after starting three consecutive games he'll get the day off as Luis Torrens starts behind the dish.

Contreras is available from the bench Sunday against the Brewers, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Contreras was activated from the disabled list Sunday, and although he's not in the starting lineup, he'll be ready to play if called upon. Contreras should return to the lineup soon and will look to pick up where he left off, as he'd gone 9-for-29 (.310) with five home runs and 11 RBI over his last seven games before hitting the DL.

Contreras (hamstring) was activated from the disabled list Sunday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Although Contreras was brought off the disabled list, he's not in the starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Brewers. However, with the Cubs having Monday off, it's likely that Contreras will return to serving as the team's go-to backstop in the near future. Rene Rivera is hitting eighth and starting behind the dish Sunday.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

D'Arnaud will get the night off after starting three of the last four games behind the dish, going 5-for-11 with a home run over that stretch. Kevin Plawecki will start at backstop in his stead. Look for d'Arnaud to return to action for Sunday's matinee.

Contreras (hamstring) went 1-for-2 with two walks as the DH for High-A Myrtle Beach on Friday.

Contreras looked comfortable at the plate and will have his hamstring evaluated Saturday. If all goes well, he could be activated from the disabled list soon. The catcher has been out since Aug. 11, and his activation would shift Alex Avila to a reserve role, though the Cubs would likely ease Contreras back into action to make sure he doesn't tweak his hamstring.

Grandal is out of the lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Grandal has started three consecutive games behind the dish, over which he's gone 1-for-12 and struck out five times. He'll get the night off as Austin Barnes is set to hit seventh and serve as the Dodgers' backstop.