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  • Sean Murphy C | ATL

    Braves' Sean Murphy: Exits after HBP

    Murphy was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox after getting hit in the elbow by a pitch, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

    Murphy took a 92-mph fastball off the inner part of his right elbow, which had already exhibited significant swelling by the time he reached first base. Atlanta will take him into the clubhouse for a closer look and should have more information on his status in the near future, but it's possible the 29-year-old backstop sits out until the swelling goes down.

  • Marlins' Jhonny Pereda: Sent to Triple-A

    The Marlins optioned Pereda to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday.

    The 28-year-old was called up by the Marlins but will return to Triple-A now that Christian Bethancourt is back from the bereavement list. Pereda is 0-for-5 in his five big-league games this season but has an .804 OPS in 83 plate appearances for Jacksonville.

  • Marlins' Christian Bethancourt: Back with team

    Bethancourt was reinstated from the bereavement list Tuesday.

    As planned, Bethancourt rejoins the Marlins after a three-game absence. Jhonny Pereda will be sent back to Triple-A Jacksonville. Bethancourt is slashing .162/.208/.250 while splitting catching duties with Nick Fortes.

  • Pirates' Yasmani Grandal: Idle Tuesday

    Grandal is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

    Grandal hasn't generated multiple hits in a game since May 17 and has two hits in his last 20 at-bats. Henry Davis will bat eighth and catch for Jared Jones.

  • Grant Koch C | PIT

    Pirates' Grant Koch: Jettisoned from 40-man roster

    The Pirates designated Koch for assignment Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

    Koch served as the Pirates' backup catcher for a few days but is being removed from both their 26-man and 40-man rosters as Henry Davis returns. He'll likely clear waivers and remain in the organization.

  • Henry Davis C | PIT

    Pirates' Henry Davis: Back in majors, will start Tuesday

    The Pirates recalled Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Manager Derek Shelton confirmed that Davis will draw the start at catcher Tuesday against the Dodgers in the 24-year-old's return to the big leagues. He should ultimately split starts behind the dish with veteran Yasmani Grandal. Davis was optioned in early May after a dreadful start to the season, but he rebounded at Indianapolis by slashing .296/.436/.642 with seven home runs in 23 contests.

  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Joins hit parade in Colorado

    Stephenson went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 13-3 win over the Rockies.

    The Reds busted out in a big way in Colorado, setting new season highs in hits and runs. Stephenson's teammates did most of the damage before the catcher finished the rout with a two-run homer in the ninth inning. It was his sixth home run of the season and first in 13 games.

  • Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Moves up in order

    Moreno batted second and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Giants.

    Arizona manager Torey Lovullo tweaked the lineup against a left-handed starter, dropping Corbin Carroll to eighth and moving Moreno up the order. The manager told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports that Carroll is expected to slide down the order against lefties beyond Monday's game. The move is not a recognition of Moreno's hot bat -- he's batting .235 with a .643 OPS -- and is more about Carroll's struggles.

  • Ivan Herrera C | STL

    Cardinals' Ivan Herrera: Swipes bag Monday

    Herrera went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Astros.

    Herrera's two steals this year have come over his last eight games. The catcher has gone 8-for-31 (.258) in that span, but he has just two extra-base hits, one RBI and one run scored. For the season, he's batting .269 with a .691 OPS, three home runs, three doubles, 16 RBI and 15 runs scored over 150 plate appearances. While there hasn't been a lot of power in his bat, Herrera has hit well enough to maintain the starting job over Pedro Pages while Willson Contreras (forearm) remains out.

  • Jason Delay C | PIT

    Pirates' Jason Delay: Activated, optioned to Triple-A

    The Pirates activated Delay (knee) from the 60-day injured list Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.

    Delay has completed his rehab assignment and will remain at Triple-A Indianapolis now that he's returned to full strength. He's appeared in one game this year for the Pirates, collecting one RBI and one walk in five plate appearances.

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