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Grandal is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports.

Grandal has collected hits in back-to-back games, but he'll head to the bench as Austin Barnes gets the start behind the dish. He's slashing just .214/.302/.369 with three homers through 26 games this season.

Sanchez (foot) was removed from Friday's loss to the Dodgers after taking a foul tip off of his foot. The injury is being reported as a foot contusion, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

X-rays came back negative on the veteran catcher, but he was seen on crutches after the game and will be re-evaluated Saturday. Sanchez has been backing up Austin Hedges behind the dish, and with a third catcher on the roster, he could avoid a trip to the disabled list if the injury is considered minor.

Contreras says he is alright after being involved in a scary collision during Friday's game against the Yankees, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Despite remaining down for several moments, Contreras stayed in the game after colliding with Starlin Castro, who was attempting to score on a sacrifice fly during the sixth inning. Fortunately, the 24-year-old catcher says he's perfectly fine, so he should be in line to resume backstop duties as the weekend series continues.

Hedges is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Hedges will receive a normal off day while the switch-hitting Hector Sanchez will take his spot behind the plate. The 24-year-old catcher has been solid defensively this season, but he's also struggled with the bat, slashing .182/.232/.420 to go along with six home runs in 96 plate appearances.

D'Arnaud was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a bone bruise in his wrist, Marc Carig of Newsweek reports.

D'Arnaud's injury stems from when he aggravated a previous wrist issue Tuesday. There has not been a timetable established for when he's expected to return. The Mets are hoping that d'Arnaud's injury does not end up sapping any power when he returns like wrist injuries have sometimes been known to do.

Contreras stayed in Friday's game after being involved in a collision along the third-base line, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Contreras went down after the scary collision with Starlin Castro and it was reported that he left the game, but apparently he's going to tough it out.

Contreras left Friday's game in the sixth inning following a collision near home plate, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.

Contreras fielded a throw up the third-base line from Jason Heyward and collided with the Yankees' Starlin Castro, but he held onto the ball for the out. The 24-year-old was also able to walk off the field under his own power. He should be considered day-to-day until there's information to suggest otherwise.

Contreras is back in the lineup for the Cubs on Friday against the Yankees, batting seventh and catching.

The youngster was one of four Cubbies to whom Joe Maddon gave a day off in their Thursday matinee. Contreras will duel with Michael Pineda on Friday afternoon.

D'Arnaud will have his wrist examined by a doctor Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

D'Arnaud is apparently still experiencing soreness after aggravating a wrist injury during Tuesday's contest. More should be known about his status after the examination, while the possibility of a trip to the DL looms overhead.

D'Arnaud (wrist) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Braves.

D'Arnaud will sit for the second straight game after aggravating a wrist injury during Tuesday's contest. Rene Rivera will once again serve as backstop in his stead. D'Arnaud should be considered day-to-day until the Mets update his status, but a trip to the DL could be a possibility if he isn't back for the weekend series against the Marlins.