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Realmuto went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers.

It was his second three-hit performance in the last four games. Realmuto is in a groove right now at the plate, posting a .292/.346/.438 slash line through 12 games in May, but a tepid Marlins offense around him has limited the catcher's overall production. He has one homer, three RBI and six runs during that stretch.

Barnhart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.

The catcher has had a strong start to the season, hitting .286/.383/.464 with three homers through 35 games. Tony Cruz will get the start behind the plate Tuesday.

Grandal is not starting Tuesday against the Marlins.

The catcher is posting excellent numbers so far this season, hitting .275/.385/.500 with six homers in 36 games. He hasn't been as good since the start of May, though, hitting just .161 in 12 games. Austin Barnes will be the Dodgers' catcher Tuesday.

Caratini is catching and batting sixth in Monday's game against the Braves.

Caratini is spelling regular catcher Willson Contreras, who is getting a rest day as the Cubs play Monday afternoon. Caratini has played both catcher and first base this season, and manager Joe Maddon indicated that he could play additional positions as the season progresses. Caratini is slashing .283/.333/.340 this year.

Hedges (elbow) reported to the Padres' spring training facility in Arizona and will begin playing in simulated games Monday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Hedges was cleared to take a step forward in his recovery after a recent MRI confirmed that the catcher wasn't dealing with any structural damage to his right elbow and is merely battling some tendinitis. He'll likely play at least a couple games in Arizona before advancing to a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as the upcoming weekend.

Contreras is not in the lineup Monday against the Braves.

Contreras has been heating up lately, with three homers and a 1.399 OPS over his last six games. After a slow start, he's now hitting .275/.349/.504 on the season, a near match for his .278/.355/.496 career slash line. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate Monday.

Grandal went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Cincinnati.

Grandal returned to the lineup after getting Saturday off, and he responded with his sixth long ball of the campaign. The switch-hitting catcher's hot start (.275/.385/.500) has allowed him to escape an expected platoon, with Austin Barnes getting a good portion of his at-bats at the keystone. Grandal remains a mainstay in the heart of a struggling Dodgers lineup, despite getting off to a poor start this month (5-for-31 in May).

Barnhart is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.

Barnhart has slugged a double in each of the team's past three games, but he'll be afforded the day off against Rich Hill and the Dodgers. Tony Cruz will take over behind the plate, batting seventh.

Mesoraco will serve as the Mets' catcher and bat seventh Sunday against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

The Mets have wasted no time installing Mesoraco as their primary backstop after acquiring him from the Reds on Tuesday. He'll pick up his third consecutive start behind the plate Sunday and should amount to a vast offensive upgrade over Jose Lobaton, who has since settled into the clear backup role.

Contreras continued to batter the White Sox on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.

Contreras had an RBI single in the second inning to stretch the Cubs' lead to five. He later added a two-run shot off Chris Beck in the seventh inning. Over his last three games, the catcher is 10-for-15 with three homers and 11 RBI, bringing his OPS up to .868 on the season.