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Stallings (quadriceps) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Stallings will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he suffered a left quadriceps bruise Sunday. Michael Perez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Stephenson is starting at first base and batting cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Giants. He doesn't have a first-base mitt of his own and has to borrow one from teammate Mike Moustakas, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

With Joey Votto out and Moustakas available for pinch-hit duty only, the Reds have had to get creative with their lineups. Kyle Farmer has been starting at first the majority of the time, but Stephenson brings a bit more power upside to the table.

Realmuto is dealing with a bone bruise on his left hand, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Realmuto is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game Wednesday against the Marlins, and manager Joe Girardi isn't yet sure whether the catcher will be available off the bench. Andrew Knapp is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.

Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Nola appears to be getting a routine breather for the day game after a night game. Victor Caratini checks in behind the plate after Nola started in five of the Padres' previous six games, catching four of them.

Realmuto (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Realmuto will be sidelined for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a left wrist injury. Andrew Knapp will start behind the dish and bat sixth.

Grullon was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Catcher is just about the only position on the Mets' roster that hasn't been hit hard by injuries, so the team will remove Grullon from the 40-man roster in order to clear a spot for infielder Wilfredo Tovar. Grullon has already been designated for assignment by the Reds and Rays this season, so he'll be hoping to get picked up by his fourth organization of the year.

Narvaez will sit Tuesday against the Royals, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Narvaez has swung a very hot bat this season, bouncing back from a .563 OPS last season to post a .965 OPS through his first 26 games. He'll get a rest Tuesday, with Manny Pina taking over behind the plate.

McCann will remain on the bench Tuesday against Atlanta.

Tuesday's game marks the first time this season that McCann has been on the bench for back-to-back games. He doesn't appear to be dealing with an injury, so his loss of playing time could be performance-related, as he's hitting a miserable .208/.269/.250 on the year. Tomas Nido remains the starter behind the plate in his absence.

Stallings (quadriceps) will sit Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Stallings left Sunday's game against the Giants with a bruised left quadriceps after getting hit by a foul ball and is evidently not yet ready to go following Monday's off day. Michael Perez starts behind the plate in his absence.

Realmuto (wrist) remains on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Realmuto has been banged up lately, dealing with a bruised knee and an illness last week before injuring his left wrist Saturday. He didn't appear in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays and is evidently still not yet ready to go following Monday's off day. Andrew Knapp (side) will return to the lineup in his absence. The Phillies made several moves Tuesday that did not involve placing Realmuto on the injured list, which seemingly suggests they expect him back soon.