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Contreras went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two total runs scored in Friday's win over Philadelphia.

Contreras launched a solo shot in the fourth inning, then sent Austin Riley home on a single in the eighth. The homer was Contreras' 18th of the year and his first since Aug. 24. In six games this month, the catcher has gone 7-for-19 (.368), including five total hits in his last two games. Contreras is now slashing .279/.349/.521 on the season.

Thaiss went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 8-7 win over the Mariners.

Thaiss went without a hit for the third time in his last four games, but he was able to record the first stolen base of his career after a sixth-inning walk. The 27-year-old is slashing .256/.302/.410 with two home runs, four RBI and five runs scored through 43 plate appearances. He's still likely to be limited to backup duties at catcher and first base.

Nola went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two total RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Nola popped a solo shot in the second inning and added a sacrifice fly as the Padres poured on more offense in the eighth. The catcher has gone 6-for-17 (.353) over his last six games. The short but productive stretch has raised his season slash line to .248/.321/.325 with four homers, 36 RBI, 37 runs scored, two stolen bases and 12 doubles through 98 contests.

Plawecki was designated for assignment after Friday's 2-1 win over the Royals, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Plawecki started Friday and went 0-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch hitter, and he's now been removed from the big-league roster. The 31-year-old appeared primed to serve as the Red Sox's primary catcher after Christian Vazquez was traded to the Astros, but he's been surpassed on the depth chart by Connor Wong and Reese McGuire. Plawecki has appeared in 60 games this year and has a .219/.291/.290 slash line with one home run and 12 RBI.

Trevino was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers with a right knee bruise.

Trevino took a foul tip off his right knee and initially remained in the contest, but he was eventually forced to exit. The 29-year-old went 0-for-3 before leaving the game and should be considered day-to-day. Kyle Higashioka has taken over behind the plate and should see more action should Trevino be forced to miss any time.

Raleigh is out of the lineup Friday against the Angels due to a jammed left thumb, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

The 25-year-old suffered the injury on a slide into a base, and he'll receive a day off after starting five straight games behind the plate. Raleigh could be available off the bench and should be considered day-to-day.

Raleigh isn't starting Friday against the Angels.

Raleigh will get a day off Friday after going 1-for-4 with a strikeout Wednesday. Curt Casali will take his place behind the dish and bat eighth.

Stallings isn't starting Friday against Washington, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The Marlins seem content to alternate Stallings and Nick Fortes, as they have taken turns starting behind the dish over the last 10 games, although Fortes has also seen additional work at DH. This pattern will likely continue until the end of the season, with Fortes getting the nod at catcher Friday and batting fourth.

Kirk (hip) hit and played catch Friday, but he is not yet running, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

According to Zwelling, the Jays hope Kirk will continue to make progress through the weekend, so it seems like he is day-to-day at best, and perhaps several days away from a return. Danny Jansen is starting behind the dish.

Delay isn't in the lineup Friday against the Mets, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Delay hasn't recorded a hit since Sunday and will sit out Friday's game in favor of Tyler Heineman, who will bat ninth.