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Vazquez is in Wednesday's lineup against Atlanta, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Vazquez will start after going 1-for-4 with a double and one run scored in Monday's series opener. Sandy Leon will move back to the bench.

Moore was activated off the restricted list Tuesday.

Moore missed Monday's contest in Toronto due to a passport issue. The issue has apparently been resolved, and he'll be eligible to play for the remainder of the series.

Garver is not starting Tuesday against Houston.

With three catchers on the roster for September, Garver's role could be somewhat reduced. Chris Gimenez will get the call behind the plate Tuesday.

McCann is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox.

McCann will hit the bench for the second time in four games. Grayson Greiner will catch for the Tigers.

Narvaez is not starting Tuesday against the Tigers.

Narvaez sits for the second time in four games since returning from a short absence due to a finger strain. It's unclear if the days off are injury-related or simply a product of the White Sox having three catchers on their expanded September roster. Kevan Smith will start behind the plate Tuesday.

Vazquez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Vazquez started two of the first three games since returning from finger surgery. He'll sit Tuesday, with Sandy Leon getting a turn being the plate.

Gomes is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.

Gomes has typically been playing two or three games in a row before turning over catching duties to Roberto Perez. This time, he'll cede to his teammate after starting just one game. Gomes' mediocre .255/.305/.423 batting line easily outpaces Perez's .151/.244/.224, so there's little reason to believe a shift in playing time is coming.

Moore was placed on the restricted list Monday due to improper documentation with his passport, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays are playing the Blue Jays in Canada for three days. It's unclear whether the issue will be resolved quickly or if he'll miss the entire series. He's temporarily off the 40-man roster until the issue is resolved. The Rays called up Nick Ciuffo as a backup catcher while Moore is unavailable.

Maldonado will get Monday off before returning to the starting lineup Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Maldonado, who had a hit in four at-bats Sunday, will take seat while Brian McCann gets the start Monday. Manager A.J. Hinch will be careful with McCann's return from a knee injury, so expect a heavy rotation between Maldonado and McCann initially.

Gallagher is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Gallagher had filled in behind the plate for the injured Salvador Perez (thumb) the past two days, going 2-for-6 with a solo home run and a walk in those contests. With manager Ned Yost suggesting that Perez could be sidelined for about a week with the injury, Gallagher will receive a short-term boost in at-bats, but his minor-league track record doesn't portend much fantasy upside. The 25-year-old slashed .265/.334/.358 with four home runs and one stolen base across 303 plate appearances at Triple-A Omaha prior to being promoted Friday.