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Baldwin (oblique) is slated to take live batting practice Thursday and Friday and could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett over the weekend, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Baldwin still has a couple more boxes to check in his recovery from a Grade 1 right oblique strain, but Atlanta still appears to be earmarking him for a return from the 10-day injured list for the start of their six-game homestand, which begins next Tuesday. Assuming all goes well during his upcoming pair of live BP sessions, Baldwin will likely catch at least one game with Gwinnett over the weekend to prove that the oblique strain is behind him. The reigning National League Rookie of the Year had gotten off to a hot start to his sophomore campaign before getting hurt, slashing .303/.389/.543 with 13 home runs, one stolen base, 38 RBI and 39 runs over 48 games.

Dingler went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and three runs Tuesday in the Tigers' 10-4 win over the Twins.

After batting just .140 over his final 12 games of May, Dingler has sizzled at the plate since the calendar flipped to June. Dingler has fueled the Tigers' 6-1 start to the month, slashing .393/.438/1.000 with five home runs, 14 RBI and nine runs. The 27-year-old has been an excellent value pick for fantasy managers, as he currently ranks third among all catchers in home runs (16), seventh in runs (32) and first in RBI (48) on the season.

Heim went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Brewers.

Heim was the lone Athletic to collect multiple hits, and one of them was one of the team's five long balls. While his playing time remains limited, the catcher has gone 10-for-32 (.313) with four homers and two doubles over his last 10 contests, a stretch that dates back to May 17. He is batting .232 with a .777 OPS, five long balls, 14 RBI, 13 runs scored, six doubles and no steals through 90 plate appearances this season. Heim is in no position to challenge Shea Langeliers for starts behind the plate, but Heim has delivered when called upon lately, either in spot starts or off the bench.

Goodman went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and two walks Tuesday in a 7-3 win against the Cubs.

Goodman got Colorado off to a good start with a two-run blast off Colin Rea in the first inning. The long ball was his seventh over his past 12 contests, a span in which the backstop is batting .256 with 14 RBI, 11 runs and two stolen bases. Goodman broke out with 31 homers over 144 contests last season, and he's on pace to easily exceed that mark this year with 18 home runs through 61 games. Goodman leads MLB catchers in long balls and ranks fourth among qualified backstops in OPS (.845)

Rivero was removed from Tuesday's game against the Astros with an apparent left hand injury, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Rivero suffered the injury after fouling off a pitch in the fifth inning of Tuesday's contest and wasn't able to finish his at-bat. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but if he needs to go on the IL, the Angels will need to promote another catcher from the minors to provide depth behind Logan O'Hoppe.

Moreno went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run during Arizona's 10-6 loss to Miami on Tuesday.

Moreno reduced the Diamondbacks' deficit to 3-2 with a solo homer off Max Meyer in the fourth inning. Moreno has gone deep in back-to-back games and is up to five home runs on the season. He's slashing .257/.335/.429 with three steals and 22 RBI in 161 plate appearances.

Valenzuela went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Phillies.

Valenzuela failed to reach base safely in his first three plate appearances, but the rookie catcher came up clutch with an RBI single in the ninth that brought the game-winning run home. Valenzuela has been effective at the plate this season and has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with seven RBI, five extra-base hits and four runs scored over his last six games. Alejandro Kirk (thumb) is on track to return from the 60-day injured list Friday, but the Blue Jays might keep Valenzuela on the 26-man roster rather than send him down to the minors, though Tyler Heineman does not have any options remaining.

Rutschman has been battling left hamstring tightness over the past few days, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Rutschman has been held out of the Orioles' last two games, and manager Craig Albernaz said after Tuesday's contest that the 28-year-old backstop has been dealing with a hamstring issue. The team is considering him day-to-day for now, so a trip to the injured list doesn't appear imminent, though Sam Huff could receive another start or two behind the plate while Rutschman and Samuel Basallo (wrist) recover from their respective injuries.

Kelly is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies.

Kelly went 3-for-12 with an RBI while playing in three games versus the Giants from Friday to Sunday. He will get some rest with Miguel Amaya starting at catcher and batting eighth Tuesday.

Ruiz is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.

Drew Millas has the start behind the plate and is batting eighth Tuesday while Ruiz sits on the bench. Ruiz has gone 3-for-10 with two doubles over his last three games.