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D'Arnaud (shoulder) could DH in a minor league game this weekend, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

While it sounds like d'Arnaud is feeling well enough to swing the bat, he has not been cleared to catch, and manager Terry Collins reiterated that d'Arnaud is still "a ways away." Injuries have been a recurring theme for the 27-year-old throughout his career, and his offense was not up to snuff when he was on the field this season.

Plawecki is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, Adam Rubin of ESPN.com reports.

Friday's absence marks Plawecki's second straight and third in the team's last four games. Plawecki has been mired in a season-long slump (.198/.300/.271) and it looks like he may be falling behind Rene Rivera as the preferred option with Travis d'Arnaud (shoulder) on the DL.

Barnhart is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals, Jamie Ramsey of the Reds' front office reports.

Barnhart will get the day off after starting Thursday's game against the Rockies. In his place, Ramon Cabrera will handle catching duties and bat eighth in the lineup. Barnhart has started five of the last six games for the Reds, and will likely be back behind the plate Saturday.

Realmuto is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Realmuto caught the last four games for the Marlins and will take a day off in favor of Jeff Mathis for Friday's contest. This season, Realmuto is hitting .294/.317/.390 with two home runs and 19 RBI, providing a good bat from the catcher's spot.

Stephenson is on the the minor league 7-day DL at Low-A Dayton with a left wrist sprain, according to Reds Assistant Director of Media Relations, Jamie Ramsey.

Stephenson, the Reds' first-round pick in 2015, has really struggled at Dayton this year, hitting .196/.267/.272 in 92 at-bats.

Maldonado went 1-for-3 with a homer in Wednesday's 3-1 win over St. Louis.

Maldonado's homer was a bright spot in an otherwise poor season so far as he's batted .091 coming into Wednesday's game. He's only started 10 games this year with Jonathan Lucroy receiving most of the catching duties which has likely resulted in the 29-year-old not finding his groove yet.

Barnhart is not in the lineupfor Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Barnhart will get a rest after catching four consecutive days in games against the Brewers and Rockies. The 25-year-old is hitting .240/.292/.339 with one home run and nine RBI this season and will likely be back behind the plate Thursday.

Grandal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Chicago.

Grandal started the previous two games so it appears to be just a routine day off for him. The Dodgers are going with A.J. Ellis behind the plate in place of the 27-year-old catcher. Grandal, who hasn't recorded a multi-hit game since May 4, will likely be back in the lineup for Thursday's series-finale.

Plawecki is out of the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the White Sox.

Plawecki continues to alternate starts with Rene Rivera while Travis d'Arnaud recovers from a shoulder injury. While nothing is set in stone, it looks like the two will continue splitting the catching duties in some fashion as long as d'Arnaud is out.

Plawecki is out of the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the White Sox.

Plawecki continues to alternate starts with Rene Rivera while Travis d'Arnaud recovers from a shoulder injury. It looks like this will to happen as long as d'Arnaud is out.