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Barnhart (hand) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Make it five straight absences for Barnhart, who will be replaced behind the plate Tuesday by Rafael Lopez. With rosters set to expand in a couple days, there shouldn't be a need to put Barnhart on the DL, but a possible return date remains up in the air. He has not appeared off the bench in any of the team's last four games.

Grandal is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Grandal went 0-for-9 with four strikeouts over his last three starts and the Dodgers will take on left-hander Tyler Anderson on Tuesday, so manager Dave Roberts decided to hold him out. Carlos Ruiz will get the start behind the plate in Grandal's place.

Leon is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Rays, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

Leon had a solid showing Monday night as he went 2-for-4 with two RBI against Tampa Bay. However, he's started four consecutive games, so he'll sit out Tuesday as Bryan Holaday starts behind the dish and bats eighth.

Gomes (shoulder) could head out on a rehab assignment in the coming days, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Gomes would serve as the DH initially in his rehab with the minor league season winding down as he's still working to get back into throwing shape. He should be back with the Tribe by the early part of September but his ability to handle his duties behind the plate will be the key factor to his role upon a return.

Barnhart (hand) is not in the lineup Monday against the Angels.

Monday marks the fourth consecutive game that Barnhart has sat out with a sore hand. As of now, the Reds haven't indicated the severity of his injury or if Barnhart will need a stint on the DL. With Barnhart out of Monday's game, Ramon Cabrera will start behind the dish and hit ninth for the Reds.

McCann is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

McCann had started each of the last four games, and was 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over the last two contests, so he'll get what looks like just a regular day off Monday. Jarrod Saltalamacchia will fill in behind the plate and bat seventh.

Sanchez got the start at DH and went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.

He didn't hit a homer for just the fourth time in his last 11 games, but Sanchez still banged out his 19th extra-base hit in August (11 home runs, eight doubles). His absurd run will come to an end eventually but expect the Yankees to continue getting his bat into the lineup as long as he keeps crushing the ball.

Thole was designated for assignment following Sunday's 9-6 win over the Twins, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

The Blue Jays bolstered their catching corps by acquiring Dioner Navarro from the White Sox over the weekend, leaving no room for Thole as the club's third backstop. Thole had been a mainstay on the Blue Jays' roster over the last four years due to his comfort with catching knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, but he rarely made an impact with his bat. He was sitting on a .164/.254/.218 batting line across 128 plate appearances this season prior to being dropped from the 40-man roster. Assuming he goes unclaimed off waivers, Thole could still opt to remain with the organization as a depth catcher at Triple-A Buffalo.T

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Barnes would be recalled from the minors when rosters expand Sept. 1, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

Barnes will serve as the Dodgers' No. 3 catcher behind Yasmani Grandal and Carlos Ruiz while also assuming a utility role around the infield. Everyday at-bats won't be in the offing for Barnes, who has slashed .292/.378/.435 over 377 plate appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City, but given how many injuries the Dodgers have suffered throughout this season, the quality depth he provides won't be taken for granted.

Barnhart (hand) is out of Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Barnhart will remain out of the lineup with a sore hand, giving way to Ramon Cabrera behind the dish. Until further notice, consider Barnhart day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Angels.