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Mesoraco is not in the lineup Monday against the Rays, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

This marks the second consecutive day that Mesoraco will watch from the bench. He's been getting a few days per week off in order to keep him healthy, so he'll cede another start to Tucker Barnhart for the series opener.

Contreras went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI during Sunday's win over Pittsburgh.

The backstop slotted into the three-hole Sunday and made the most of the opportunity. He's up to a .254/.320/.411 slash line with 31 RBI for the campaign, which is solid production from the catcher position. Contreras has been trending in the right direction over the past month, posting an .811 OPS, 12 RBI and eight runs through his last 24 games.

Contreras is batting third in the lineup during Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Kris Bryant has been occupying the third spot in the order with Anthony Rizzo leading off over the previous four games. With Bryant getting the day off Sunday, Contreras will move up to fill the void in the heart of the order. Though this shift is only temporary, Contreras is positioned to potentially provide solid DFS value against Jameson Taillon and the Pirates on Sunday.

Hedges is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Hedges, who has gone 1-for-8 over the first two games of the series against the Brewers, will be relegated to the bench for a scheduled day of rest. Luis Torrens will fill in behind the plate.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Mesoraco continues to take about two days off per week and will head to the bench in favor of Tucker Barnhart. Mesoraco is slashing .238/.347/.524 over his first 84 at-bats this year.

Realmuto is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.

Realmuto has started the Marlins' previous five contests, so manager Don Mattingly will give the 26-year-old the day off ahead of the series finale against Mike Foltynewicz and the Braves. A.J. Ellis will take his place behind the plate.

Grandal is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Grandal has been in a bit of a funk at the plate recently, with just two hits and six strikeouts in his previous 17 at-bats. He'll get the day off with Austin Barnes filling in behind the plate.

Stallings was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

With Francisco Cervelli and Chris Stewart recently being sidelined by injuries, Stallings received the promotion to the big leagues June 7. He went 2-for-7 in his limited action but will now return to the minor leagues with Stewart set to come off the disabled list Sunday.

Stewart (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Stewart had been sidelined since May 30 with a strained left hamstring but was recently able to aggressively run the bases, which was his final hurdle before returning to live action. He'll slot back in as the reserve catcher behind Francisco Cervelli.

Contreras is not in the lineup Saturday against the Pirates.

Although he doubled twice in Friday's contest, Contreras has just four hits over the past week. He'll cede Saturday's start to Miguel Montero.