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James McCann C | ARI
Diamondbacks' James McCann: Logs four hits in win
McCann went 4-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-7 extra-innings win over Pittsburgh.
McCann saved Arizona from its worst loss of the season when he singled home the game-winning run in the top of the 12th inning. The Diamondbacks blew a 6-0 lead in the final two innings of regulation but came back to win it in extras. McCann has hit safely in all six games since returning from a quad injury that cost him nearly two months. The backup catcher is 12-for-24 (.500) with three home runs and 10 RBI in those six contests.
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Dalton Rushing C | LAD
Dodgers' Dalton Rushing: Supplies three hits
Rushing went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Mariners.
After an 0-for-19 skid over nine games between July 7-21, Rushing has gone 7-for-17 (.412) over his last five contests. The catcher still has some runway as the Dodgers' starter behind the dish, as Will Smith (neck) is just starting to resume baseball activities. Rushing is batting .256 with an .813 OPS, 11 home runs, 33 RBI, 35 runs scored, 12 doubles and no stolen bases over 71 games this season.
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Endy Rodriguez C | PIT
Pirates' Endy Rodriguez: One hit in return to lineup
Rodriguez went 1-for-6 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.
Rodriguez returned from the injured list Monday, but Tuesday marked his first start. He contributed to a late rally with an RBI single in the eighth inning, though he also struck out three times. While Henry Davis will still get some starts, Rodriguez is likely to return to his role as Pittsburgh's primary catcher moving forward.
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Will Smith C | LAD
Dodgers' Will Smith: Pain-free after resuming activities
Smith (neck) is pain-free after resuming baseball activities, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Smith has been sidelined for over a month while tending to a lingering neck issue, but he has now taken a significant step towards returning to action. The catcher will increase the intensity of his workouts ahead of a potential minor-league rehab assignment in the near future. With the trade deadline approaching fast, a healthy Smith would likely erase the need for the Dodgers to aggressively pursue a backstop.
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Tyler Stephenson C | CIN
Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Idle for Tuesday's nightcap
Stephenson is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
Jose Trevino is receiving catching duties and batting eighth during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. Stephenson went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and scored a run in a Game 1 6-5 loss.
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Ty Harvey C | SD
Padres' Ty Harvey: Back in action at Single-A
Harvey (finger) has gone 0-for-6 with three walks, one stolen base and one run in two games for Single-A Lake Elsinore since being activated from the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Harvey had been on the shelf since May 26 after fracturing a finger on his left hand. The 20-year-old catcher has been limited to just 17 games with Lake Elsinore this season due to injury but has been productive when available, slashing .302/.448/.396 with five doubles and six stolen bases.
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Daniel Susac C | SF
Giants' Daniel Susac: Sitting again Monday
Susac is not in the Giants' starting lineup against the Brewers on Monday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Susac will be idle for a second consecutive game while Jesus Rodriguez starts behind home plate and bats ninth while forming a battery with right-hander Tyler Mahle. Since the All-Star break, Susac has gone 2-for-14 with one steal and one RBI.