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Mejia is not in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers.

Mejia had started the past two games at catcher, going 1-for-6 with a double and two strikeouts over that span. However, Austin Hedges will start behind the plate Monday, batting eighth.

Heineman isn't in the lineup Monday against the Rockies.

Heineman had alternated starts with Chadwick Tromp at catcher over the past few days. However, Tromp will start behind the dish for the second consecutive game Monday, batting eighth.

Caratini is not in the lineup Monday against the Royals.

Although Caratini managed to carve out playing time as the Cubs' designated hitter to begin the season, he'll sit Monday for the second consecutive contest. Kris Bryant (illness) will return to the starting lineup in left field while Kyle Schwarber will serve as the designated hitter.

Barnhart isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Barnhart went 2-for-3 with one strikeout in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. However, Curt Casali will get the nod at catcher for Game 2, batting fifth.

Smith is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Smith has alternated starts with Austin Barnes over the past five games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Smith went 1-for-4 with a strikeout during Saturday's contest.

Heineman is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Heineman and Chadwick Tromp have alternated starts over the past five games, and that trend continues after Heineman started Saturday and went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a double.

Caratini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Caratini has been a regular starter through the first nine games of the season but will head to the bench Sunday. He's 5-for-23 with seven strikeouts in 25 plate appearances. Josh Phegley will serve as the designated hitter in the series finale.

Casali is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

After starting behind the dish in each of the Reds' first five games, Casali has predictably taken a back seat since Tucker Barnhart was activated from the paternity list Tuesday. Though Casali will be on the bench for a third straight contest, he'll likely catch in the second game of the doubleheader later in the day.

Stallings isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Stallings is hitting .118/.167/.176 with a double, two RBI and five strikeouts while starting in five of the Pirates' first seven games. However, John Ryan Murphy will take over as the team's catcher Saturday, batting ninth.

D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

D'Arnaud plated five runs in Friday's comeback win, but manager Brian Snitker said that he wants to limit his workload early after his return from the injured list, especially in the heat. As a result, Tyler Flowers will start at catcher Saturday, batting ninth.