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D'Arnaud went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Friday's 3-0 win over the Orioles.

D'Arnaud inked a two-year, $16 million contract extension with Atlanta earlier in the day, and he had a strong showing in Friday's series opener against Baltimore. The veteran backstop has appeared in six games since he returned to full health, and he's hit .292 with two homers, two doubles, six RBI and four walks during that time.

McCann was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back spasms Friday, retroactive to Aug. 17.

McCann was slated to miss a fourth consecutive game Friday, but he'll have additional time to recover while on the injured list. Patrick Mazeika should continue to fill in while the 31-year-old is sidelined, with Chance Sisco available in a depth role.

McCann (back) isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McCann will be held out of the lineup for a fourth straight game Friday, but the Mets have been optimistic recently that he'd be available off the bench if needed. Patrick Mazeika will draw the start behind the dish once again.

Smith isn't starting Friday against the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Smith will get a breather after going 1-for-10 with a double, a run, a walk and three strikeouts across the last three games. Austin Barnes will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Narvaez is not in the lineup Friday against the Nationals.

Narvaez was also on the bench for Thursday's series finale in St. Louis, though he entered during the sixth inning and caught the final three frames of that contest. Manny Pina will receive another look behind the plate for the Brewers.

D'Arnaud signed a two-year, $16 million extension with Atlanta on Friday.

The deal keeps the catcher in Cobb County through the end of the 2023 season, with the club also getting an $8 million team option to keep him around for an additional year. D'Arnaud has shown some of the best form of his career during his time with Atlanta, hitting .284/.345/.470 with 12 homers and 49 RBI in 72 games with the team, though almost all of his success came last year. He's produced a 71 wRC+ this year while spending the majority of the season on the injured list after undergoing thumb surgery, but the organization evidently believes he has at least two more years of good performances in his bat despite his recent struggles.

The Mets are optimistic that McCann (back) will avoid the injured list, and he could be available off the bench Thursday against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game Thursday. However, his potential to be available off the bench is a positive sign, as he was ruled out from any game action on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Patrick Mazeika continues to get playing time behind the plate in McCann's absence.

McCann (back) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McCann is out of the lineup for the third consecutive game while dealing with back spasms. There's no word on whether he is available off the bench, or if a stint on the injured list might be required. Patrick Mazeika draws the start behind the dish and will hit eighth in McCann's absence.

Narvaez isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.

Narvaez went 1-for-8 with a double, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across the last two games, and he'll get a day off with left-hander Jon Lester on the mound for St. Louis on Thursday. Manny Pina will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Stallings is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Three consecutive hitless showings have lowered Stallings' average to .167 in 12 games since the beginning of August. Michael Perez is catching and batting eighth Wednesday.