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McGuire went 1-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Monday against the Tigers.

McGuire has the opportunity to serve as the top catcher for the White Sox after Yasmani Grandal (back) was placed on the injured list Monday. McGuire made a good first impression in the role, as he collected a leadoff double in the fifth inning and came around to score. He may be able to provide a decent batting average with the increased playing time, but McGuire has only six extra-base hits across 115 plate appearances on the season.

D'Arnaud went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 9-5 win over the Nationals.

D'Arnaud has hit safely in his last three games, going 3-for-11 in that span. The catcher has seen his playing time slip with William Contreras seeing more action in June amid a surge. D'Arnaud hasn't been bad himself with a .252/.296/.447 slash line, seven home runs, 25 RBI, 22 runs scored and 10 doubles in 169 plate appearances this year, but it appears he's slipped into a lesser role for now.

The Pirates selected Delay's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Delay will take the roster spot of Duane Underwood, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The backstop has put together a .250/.324/.344 slash line with four doubles, seven RBI, one stolen base and eight runs scored through 22 games at Triple-A in 2022.

Casali will sit Monday against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Casali is playing through a hamstring issue and is expected to continue to do so, though he's now been on the bench for two straight games. Austin Wynns remains the starter behind the plate.

Knizner will start at catcher and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Pirates.

Knizner will start for the fifth time in six games while Yadier Molina continues to nurse an unspecified injury. With Molina missing time of late, Knizner hasn't been able to capitalize on the added opportunities afforded to him. He's gone hitless with six strikeouts in 16 at-bats over his last five starts.

McGuire will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Tigers.

With Yasmani Grandal (back/hamstring) landing on the 10-day injured list Monday, McGuire appears set to temporarily take over as the White Sox's No. 1 backstop. McGuire had already seen extensive action behind Grandal this season, but he's a defensive-first catcher who offers little in the way of offensive upside. Through 110 plate appearances this season, McGuire is hitting .235/.280/.286 with zero home runs or stolen bases, 10 runs and eight RBI.

Jeffers isn't starting Monday against the Mariners.

Jeffers started in the last two games and went 1-for-6 with two runs, a walk and a strikeout. Gary Sanchez will take over behind the plate and bat fifth Monday.

Grandal was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back spasms Monday.

Grandal sustained a left hamstring injury while running to first base Saturday against the Rangers, and he developed a back issue Sunday night. He was moving around well and feeling better Monday afternoon but will still require an IL stint. Reese McGuire is starting behind the dish and batting eighth Monday against the Tigers, and he should serve as the White Sox's primary catcher in Grandal's absence.

Moreno isn't starting Monday against Baltimore.

Moreno was called up by the Blue Jays on Saturday, and he went 1-for-7 with a run, a walk and a strikeout over his first two major-league games. Alejandro Kirk will start behind the dish while Raimel Tapia enters the lineup in left field Monday.

The Phillies activated Marchan (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

With J.T. Realmuto and Garrett Stubbs locked in as the top two catchers on the depth chart, the Phillies didn't have a spot on the 26-man active roster for Marchan, whose 20-day rehab window came to a close. He'll likely play on a regular basis at Lehigh Valley, with whom he slashed .235/.366/.412 in 10 games during his rehab assignment.