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Murphy (forearm) recently underwent a CT scan, but the Rockies haven't disclosed the results, Nick Groke of The Denver Post reports.

Murphy was forced to open the season on the 10-day disabled list after he fractured his right hand when it made contact with the bat of the Cubs' Kris Bryant in a March 11 Cactus League game. The 26-year-old is still using a brace to protect the hand, but he could be cleared to remove it in the coming days if the scan revealed that he's healing as expected. Once the brace is off, Murphy would still likely require multiple weeks to test out the hand in fielding and throwing drills, batting practice and rehab games before the Rockies would consider activating him from the 10-day disabled list.

Realmuto won the NL Player of the Week Award after slashing .500/.542/.909 with two home runs, six RBI and six runs scored through five games, Tim Healey of the Sun-Sentinel reports.

The 26-year-old has all the tools to be an elite catcher both in real life and for fantasy purposes, and at least through the first week of the season Realmuto is delivering. Perhaps the most impressive thing about his hot start has been his plate discipline. After striking out 100 times against only 28 walks in 2016, he has a 2:1 BB:K through his first 24 plate appearances of 2017.

Hedges is out of the lineup Monday against the Rockies, Jenny Cavnar of Root Sports reports.

Following six games and 22 plate appearances, Hedges is still hitless with six strikeouts. With Hedges heading to the bench, Luis Torrens will make his first major-league start behind the dish.

D'Arnaud is back in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Phillies.

After having Sunday off, d'Arnaud will return to his spot behind the dish for Monday's game. Since the season began, he's gone 2-for-10 over five games.

Contreras is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Contreras had Sunday off, but he'll return to his spot behind the dish for Monday's series opener versus the Dodgers. Over four games this season, Contreras has gone 5-for-17 with a home run and a double.

Mesoraco (hip, shoulder) will catch a full game for the first time on his rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola on Monday, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.

The Reds have been methodical about his return, beginning with his schedule in spring training. For them, it's all about building Mesoraco's durability. "Getting to nine innings is a lot closer, for sure," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "Catching back-to-back is going to be big as well, and seeing how he comes out of that. Right now, it's just the durability. He's not coming out of any of these games feeling banged up, which is good."

D'Arnaud is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.

D'Arnaud, who was already given the night off in Friday's matchup against the Marlins, will now be out of the lineup for two of the team's three games in the series. However, this should help ensure that he's fully fresh for the Mets' upcoming seven-game road trip beginning Monday.

Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

It looks to be little more than a routine day off for Barnhart, who caught the first two games of the series. Stuart Turner will be behind the plate for the second time this season, working as the battery mate for starting pitcher Scott Feldman.

Grandal is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

With Grandal sitting out Sunday's afternoon contest, reserve catcher Austin Barnes will draw the start behind the plate. Expect Grandal to be back in the lineup Monday against the Cubs.

Mesoraco (hip, shoulder) homered for Double-A Pensacola on Saturday in his second start on his rehab assignment.

The Reds anticipate that Mesoraco will not need the full 20 days of his rehab assignment at Pensacola. They want to see him catch on three consecutive days without setbacks before they activate him, however.