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Jansen is not starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Jansen receives a day off after consecutive games in which he went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. The catcher will be available off the bench while Reese McGuire starts behind the dish Wednesday.

Stallings (quadriceps) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Stallings will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he suffered a left quadriceps bruise Sunday. Michael Perez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Stephenson is starting at first base and batting cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Giants. He doesn't have a first-base mitt of his own and has to borrow one from teammate Mike Moustakas, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

With Joey Votto out and Moustakas available for pinch-hit duty only, the Reds have had to get creative with their lineups. Kyle Farmer has been starting at first the majority of the time, but Stephenson brings a bit more power upside to the table.

Realmuto is dealing with a bone bruise on his left hand, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Realmuto is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game Wednesday against the Marlins, and manager Joe Girardi isn't yet sure whether the catcher will be available off the bench. Andrew Knapp is starting behind the plate and batting sixth.

Nola is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Nola appears to be getting a routine breather for the day game after a night game. Victor Caratini checks in behind the plate after Nola started in five of the Padres' previous six games, catching four of them.

Realmuto (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Realmuto will be sidelined for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a left wrist injury. Andrew Knapp will start behind the dish and bat sixth.

Garver (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Ben Rortvedt will pick up a second straight start behind the plate while Garver remains sidelined with a right knee contusion. The Twins are optimistic that Garver will avoid a stint on the 10-day injured list, so he should be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's doubleheader with the Angels.

Grandal isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Grandal went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks and a strikeout in Tuesday's loss to Minnesota. Zack Collins will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

Stassi (concussion) reported feeling much better Sunday but remains without an exact target date for a return, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Stassi appears to be inching closer to a return, but manager Joe Maddon noted the unpredictable nature of concussions when explaining why his activation date remains unclear. The 30-year-old backstop has not played since May 4.

Grandal went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a pair of walks during Tuesday's loss to the Twins.

Grandal left the yard against Bailey Ober in the third inning to add another pair of runs to Chicago's lead. While the 32-year-old backstop now has five long balls to his name this season, his batting line of .132/.387/.316 leaves much to be desired. That said, his extremely unlucky .125 BABIP and outstanding 35:28 BB:K portend better times ahead.