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D'Arnaud went 1-for-2 with three walks, a run and an RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Marlins.

D'Arnaud didn't take long to push his on-base streak to 10 games, during which he has hit .368 while compiling four home runs, nine runs and 17 RBI. His huge spike in performance has now locked d'Arnaud in as the Rays' clear top catcher over Mike Zunino, and manager Kevin Cash hasn't hesitated to keep d'Arnaud in the lineup at first base or designated hitter on days when he'll get a break behind the plate. D'Arnaud will man the DH spot in Sunday's series finale and bat cleanup, per Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network.

Murphy (knee) is dealing with some swelling but won't have to undergo surgery, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Murphy underwent surgery to address a torn meniscus in May and reinjured the same knee earlier this week, but he didnt severely aggravate that injury and just has some swelling. The 24-year-old will rehab in Arizona and could return to game action by the end of August.

Davis is likely to be recalled Sunday, Bruce Miles of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Willson Contreras left Saturday's game against the Brewers with what appears to be a hamstring injury. He hasn't been placed on the injured list yet, but a move is expected, and he's least expected to be out until undergoing an MRI on Monday, so the Cubs will need another catcher. Davis will likely back up Victor Caratini until Contreras returns to action.

Contreras will undergo an MRI on his right hamstring Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Contreras limped and grabbed his leg on the way to first base Saturday against the Brewers before being forced to exit the game. He'll miss Sunday's contest and could be in line for an extended absence, depending on the result of the MRI. Victor Caratini would serve as the Cubs' starting catcher if Contreras' injury is a significant one, with Taylor Davis likely getting the call as the backup backstop.

Realmuto is not in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox.

Realmuto starts far more than the typical catcher but can't be in the lineup every day. He's riding a six-game hitting streak, during which he's hitting .370 with three homers. Andrew Knapp will take over behind the plate in his absence.

Contreras left Saturday's game against the Brewers after appearing to injure his right hamstring, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Contreras pulled up limping on his way to first base after lining out to center field. The exact nature and severity of the injury are not yet clear. Victor Caratini entered the game in his absence and would line up as the primary backstop should Contreras be forced to miss an extended period.

Perez is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Kevin Plawecki will start behind the plate and hit eighth against right-hander Felix Pena. Perez is 6-for-20 with three home runs and five RBI in his past six starts.

Jansen is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

He really turned it on in late June and early July, but Jansen is 6-for-42 (.143 average) with one home run and 11 strikeouts over his last 14 games. Reese McGuire will start at catcher and hit ninth Saturday.

Diaz is not starting Saturday against the Mets.

Diaz owns a poor .449 OPS since the All-Star break. Jacob Stallings will catch for Chris Archer, as he's done for Archer's last 11 starts.

Gallagher is not starting Saturday against the Twins.

Gallagher hits the bench after starting five of the last seven games and homering in back-to-back contests. Meibrys Viloria will call the pitches in his absence.