MLB Player News

Casali (knee) is expected to land on the 10-day injured list, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Casali exited Monday's series opener against the Cubs with right knee soreness, and while the backstop downplayed the severity of the issue, it turns out it will force him to miss at least 10 days. With Tucker Barnhart (oblique) and Kyle Farmer (head) also dealing with injuries, Juan Graterol should handle the majority of catching duties for the Reds.

Mejia is not starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Mejia has moved into the clear top spot behind the plate in San Diego, starting four straight games prior to Wednesday's contest. He's hit a respectable .232/.306/.411 in 18 games since returning to the big leagues in mid-June. Austin Hedges takes over behind the plate Wednesday.

Barnes is not starting Wednesday against the Phillies, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Barnes will take a seat for Wednesday's night contest with an afternoon game on tap for Thursday. In his place, Russell Martin is starting at catcher and hitting eighth.

Realmuto is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Dodgers.

Realmuto will head to the bench for Wednesday's night game with the Phillies slated to play an afternoon contest Thursday. The backstop has started the past four games behind the dish, going 3-for-14 (.214) with a home run and two RBI during that stretch. In his absence, Andrew Knapp is starting at catcher and hitting eighth Wednesday.

Barnhart (oblique) is currently rehabbing in Cincinnati, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Barnhart has been on the shelf since the end of June with a right oblique strain. The expectation is that the backstop won't be ready to return until August.

Grandal is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Braves.

Grandal, who is 1-for-13 (.077) in five games since the All-Star break, will sit for Wednesday's matinee contest after catching all nine innings during Tuesday's 13-1 win. Manny Pina is starting behind the dish and hitting sixth in place of Grandal.

Diaz is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Cardinals.

Diaz is in the midst of an 0-for-13 slump. Jacob Stallings will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Casali (knee) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.

Casali will stick on the bench for a second straight game as he continues to deal with some right knee soreness. Juan Graterol will start behind the dish and bat eighth in his place Wednesday.

Contreras (foot) will resume baseball activities Friday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Contreras landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right foot Monday, but it doesn't sound as though he's in line for a long absence. The Cubs acquired Martin Maldonado to split time with Victor Caratini while Contreras remains unavailable.

Wallach (concussion) paused his rehab assignment Tuesday due to eye fatigue, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Wallach has been out with a concussion since late May and is evidently still dealing with some of the symptoms. It's unclear when he's expected to return to the diamond.