MLB Player News

Realmuto isn't starting Monday's game against the Reds.

Realmuto was in the lineup for each of the last two games, but he went hitless in nine at-bats. He'll get a day off while Andrew Knapp starts behind the dish and bats eighth.

Stephenson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

The Reds included Stephenson in the lineup in four of the past six games, but all but one of those starts came when the opposition brought lefty pitchers to the hill. Stephenson looks like he'll be stuck in a short-side platoon role while both Tucker Barnhart and Joey Votto are healthy.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday that d'Arnaud (thumb) is "right on track" in his recovery and has been cleared to take one-handed swings off a batting tee, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Though d'Arnaud continues to sport a cast on his surgically repaired left thumb, the covering is removable, which allows him to take part in swinging as part of his rehab. Atlanta is optimistic that d'Arnaud will be ready to return from the 60-day injured list at some point in August, but for now, William Contreras is locked in as the club's No. 1 catcher.

Narvaez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Rockies.

Narvaez gave the Brewers some breathing room with a two-run blast in the sixth to put them up 3-0. It was his seventh home run of the year and his first since June 5. The 29-year-old backstop is slashing .301/.391/.474 with 16 extra-base hits, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored and a 22:37 BB:K over 202 plate appearances.

Smith is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Smith is 3-for-20 over his past seven games and will head to the bench Sunday. Austin Barnes will catch for Clayton Kershaw and bat eighth.

Gomes is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.

Gomes will receive Sunday off after starting the past three games and going 2-for-10 with two walks, a run and five strikeouts. Alex Avila will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

Contreras is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds.

Contreras went 2-for-4 with a double Saturday and will head to the bench for the series finale after starting the past two games. Kevan Smith will take over behind the plate for Atlanta.

Caratini isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Caratini started behind the plate in each of the last two games and went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, two walks and two strikeouts. Webster Rivas will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Marchan was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Marchan served as the backup catcher recently while Andrew Knapp (concussion) was sidelined, and he went 2-for-5 with two strikeouts. He'll now head back to the minors after Knapp was reinstated from the 7-day injured list.

Narvaez will sit Saturday against the Rockies.

Narvaez's days off typically come against lefties, but he'll sit against righty Antonio Senzatela with the Brewers playing a second straight day game. Manny Pina takes over behind the plate.