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McCann is not in the lineup versus Minnesota on Thursday.

McCann will receive a standard day off after starting the first two games of this series behind the plate, during which he's gone 3-for-7 with a double and three RBI. Grayson Greiner will handle the catching duties and bat sixth.

Garver (concussion) entered Wednesday's 11-4 win over the White Sox in the bottom of the eighth inning as a pinch hitter, fouling out to left field in his lone at-bat. He stayed in the game to play first base in the top of the ninth.

Garver's appearance marked his first game action since Sept. 12 after he had been embedded in MLB's concussion protocol. The fact that Garver was summoned from the bench Wednesday suggests that he's passed all phases of the protocol and will face no limitations going forward, though the Twins may be reluctant to use him behind the plate, where he would seemingly be more susceptible to a setback. Minnesota might be more willing to deploy Garver in the lineup at first base or designated hitter over its final five games of the season, however.

Sanchez is not in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Sanchez will head to the bench following five straight starts, during which he's gone 3-for-19 with five RBI and seven strikeouts. Austin Romine will catch CC Sabathia and bat eighth in his absence.

Garver (concussion) has been cleared to hit, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Garver has been sidelined since Sept. 12 with a concussion, but he's been cleared to hit after passing his latest round of tests. While the backstop is trending in the right direction, the Twins have no reason to push their luck and force him back into action with the team out of playoff contention.

Mejia is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Mejia will sit for a second straight contest as he continues to split time behind the dish with Austin Hedges, who has now started three of the last seven games at backstop (with Mejia starting the other four). The 22-year-old is hitting .217/.280/.457 with three homers and eight RBI through 17 games with the Padres this season.

Wynns is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Wynns will sit for the second half of Wednesday's twin bill after catching all nine innings during Game 1, going 1-for-3 with a walk. Caleb Joseph will start behind the dish and hit ninth in his stead.

Gomes is not in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Gomes will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale after starting the first two games of the series, going 2-for-8 with a walk and a solo homer in those contests. Roberto Perez will set up behind the dish and hit ninth in place of Gomes.

Perez (shoulder) is starting at catcher and hitting ninth Wednesday against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Perez is good to go after missing the last two games with a shoulder contusion. The backup catcher is hitting just .156/.251/.246 through 59 games this season.

Contreras is out of the lineup versus Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

Contreras will hit the bench after going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts during Tuesday's defeat. Over his past six starts, he's gone just 2-for-24 (.083 average) with one RBI and seven strikeouts. Victor Caratini will catch Jose Quintana and bat seventh in his place.

Plawecki is not in the lineup against Atlanta on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Plawecki will remain on the bench for a second straight game while Devin Mesoraco gets the start behind the plate.