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Barnes is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.

Barnes will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale after starting the previous two games behind the dish, going 2-for-8 with a double and two RBI in those contests. Russell Martin is starting at backstop and hitting sixth in this one.

Vazquez went 1-for-3 with a home run and walk in a 7-3 victory against the Athletics on Wednesday.

This was his first bomb since April 19, but he's batting .300 (6-for-20) in the last six games. That's only raised his season average to .227, but with eight extra-base hits, including five homers, Vazquez has posted an ISO of .240 in 2019. He also has 14 RBI and 13 runs in 75 at-bats this season.

Maldonado is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rays.

Maldonado will take a seat for the second half of Wednesday's twin bill after going 1-for-3 during Kansas City's victory in Game 1. Cam Gallagher gets the start behind the dish in Game 2.

Hedges remains on the bench Wednesday against the Braves, Gabe Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Hedges finds himself on the bench in consecutive games for the first time this season. Francisco Mejia draws another start despite going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Tuesday's contest.

Narvaez is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Narvaez will hit the bench for Wednesday's series finale after starting the previous two games behind the dish, going 1-for-4 with a trio of walks and a run scored in those contests. Tom Murphy is starting at catcher and hitting seventh in place of Narvaez in this one.

Bemboom (thumb) was reinstated from Triple-A Durham's 7-day injured list and went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to Norfolk.

Sidelined in mid-March after requiring surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, Bemboom remained at extended spring training until late April before heading to High-A Charlotte for a three-game rehab stint. After reporting no setbacks during the rehab stint, Bemboom rejoined Durham this week and should handle No. 2 catching duties behind Nick Ciuffo.

Wynns is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Wynns will give way to Pedro Severino behind the dish for the first half of Wednesday's twin bill. Look for the backstop to rejoin the starting lineup for Game 2.

Jansen is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Jansen started four of the last six games but will head to the bench for the second straight contest Tuesday. Luke Maile will grab another start behind the plate and bat ninth.

Mejia is in the lineup, catching and hitting eighth against the Braves on Tuesday.

Austin Hedges will head to the bench to make way for Mejia. The 23-year-old has appeared in 13 games so far this season, hitting a meager .158 in 38 at-bats.

Vazquez isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Vazquez has registered a base knock in four of his last five matchups, but he'll take a seat for the second game of the series. Sandy Leon draws the start behind the plate and will bat ninth.