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D'Arnaud left Monday's game against the Reds after experiencing shoulder discomfort, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

D'Arnaud was 1-for-3 but was replaced by Kevin Plawecki behind the plate to begin the eighth inning. The Mets should release more information soon with the extent of his injury still unclear.

McCann (ankle) ran the bases Monday and could begin a rehab assignment as the DH at Triple-A Toledo if he feels good Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The Tigers want to be sure that McCann isn't experiencing any unusual soreness Tuesday after the increase in activity. He's still likely a few days away -- at the earliest -- from returning to the lineup for Detroit.

Sanchez went 0-for-3 with a walk Sunday against Syracuse.

Through 13 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Sanchez is batting .250/.316/.519. He struggled during his opportunity to win a major league spot during spring training, losing the backup catching job to Austin Romine. Sanchez went 0-for-2 during his two plate appearances with the Yankees last season, but could earn a role with the major league club at some point in 2016.

Bethancourt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Bethancourt was making a spot start for Derek Norris Sunday, and he collected his fourth hit, and first long ball, of the season. The former top prospect will likely continue to play sparingly behind Norris, and he carries limited fantasy value outside of daily formats when he does see at-bats.

Realmuto went 4-for-4 with a homer and a double Sunday at the Giants.

Realmuto's first blast of the season broke up a tie game in the eighth inning, and was the deciding run in the Marlins' victory. After getting off to a hot start to the season, his big afternoon ended a 2-for-26 slump. In addition, his two extra-base hits equaled his total from the previous 13 games this month.

McCann (ankle) caught a bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to run the bases Sunday, MLive.com's Scott DeCamp reports.

Manager Brad Ausmus said McCann felt good after Saturday's session, and suggested the catcher could soon be ready for about a four-game rehab assignment in the coming days. McCann, who sprained his ankle on April 11, can be activated as soon as April 27, but it appears more likely he'll return a few days after that date.

Perez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Perez has gone a collective 0-for-9 while starting the last three games behind the dish, dropping his season batting average to .150. The Angels value Perez more for his defensive abilities, but he may need to show a little more aptitude with the bat if he hopes to hold off veteran Geovany Soto for playing time. Soto will start at catcher Sunday and has gotten off to a 6-for-19 (.316 average) start to the season.

Perez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.

Perez is one of the league's few iron men behind the plate, but manager Ned Yost will relent and give the workhorse a day off Sunday, marking his first absence from the lineup in six games. With Perez getting a breather, Drew Butera will make a rare start behind the plate and serve as the battery mate for Yordano Ventura.

D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.

He'll get a day of rest after playing on Saturday night, giving way to Kevin Plawecki behind the plate. D'Arnaud recently broke out of a hitting slump, collecting four hits and three runs in his last three games. Plawecki will face Aaron Blair, who is making his major league debut.

Mesoraco is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Cubs.

After starting three straight, Mesoraco will be given the day off for the afternoon contest. April has been a struggle for the Reds' primary backstop, as Mesoraco has slashed just .143/.234/.167 over the season's first 47 plate appearances. He'll give way to Tucker Barnhart on Sunday.