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Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco is not in the team's starting lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

Mesoraco will be replaced by Ryan Hanigan behind the plate. Mesoraco has dealt with with a hamstring issue recently, but was able to return Friday. He's hitting .242/.295/.365 in 293 at-bats. 

The Braves have recalled prospect catcher Christian Bethancourt, MLB.com reports.

Bethancourt is the final scheduled Braves callup of the season. The 22-year-old hit .277/.305/.436 with 12 home runs in 90 games for Double-A Mississippi.

Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco returned to action Friday following a hamstring strain. Mesoraco took the field against the Dodgers and did not record a hit on the night.

Mesoraco finished 0 for 3 with two strikeouts to drop his average to .242. He's gone 0 for 8 in his last three appearances for the Reds.

In fact, Mesoraco has just two hits -- both coming in the same game -- over his last seven games.

Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco was back in the team's starting lineup Friday night against the Dodgers after missing Thursday due to a hamstring strain. Mesoraco is batting .245 in 286 at-bats. He's hitting eighth in the lineup.

Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco is not in the team's starting lineup Thursday due to a hamstring strain, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. 

Despite being out of the lineup, Mesoraco is available off the bench. He's hitting .245 in 286 at-bats. 

The Giants designated Kensuke Tanaka and Dan Runzler for assignment Tuesday in order to make room for Heath Hembree and Johnny Monell on the 40-man roster, according to the Mercury News. 

The Diamondbacks have called up catcher Tuffy Gosewisch and third baseman Matt Davidson from Triple-A Reno prior to Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, MLB.com reports.

Gosewisch batted .284/.327/.456 with seven homers and 33 RBI in 250 at-bats in the minors. Davidson batted .280/.350/.481 with 17 homers and 74 RBI in 443 at-bats in the minors.

The San Francisco Giants announced Monday they will be recalling eight players from the minors on Tuesday prior to a game at San Diego, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The following players will be brought up from various levels of the minors: Infielders Nick Noonan and Ehire Adrianza; outfielders Francisco Peguero and Juan Perez; relievers George Kontos, Jake Dunning and Heath Hembree; and catcher Johnny Monell.

The Phillies announced Monday they recalled infielder Freddy Galvis, pitcher Tyler Cloyd, pitcher Luis Garcia, pitcher Mauricio Robles and pitcher Joe Savery from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. They also selected the contract of catcher Cameron Rupp.

The Nationals have recalled catcher Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg, MLB.com reports. Leon owns a .177/.291/.252 line in 310 at-bats for Harrisburg.