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Contreras is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Contreras had Sunday off, but he'll return to his spot behind the dish for Monday's series opener versus the Dodgers. Over four games this season, Contreras has gone 5-for-17 with a home run and a double.

Mesoraco (hip, shoulder) will catch a full game for the first time on his rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola on Monday, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.

The Reds have been methodical about his return, beginning with his schedule in spring training. For them, it's all about building Mesoraco's durability. "Getting to nine innings is a lot closer, for sure," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "Catching back-to-back is going to be big as well, and seeing how he comes out of that. Right now, it's just the durability. He's not coming out of any of these games feeling banged up, which is good."

D'Arnaud is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.

D'Arnaud, who was already given the night off in Friday's matchup against the Marlins, will now be out of the lineup for two of the team's three games in the series. However, this should help ensure that he's fully fresh for the Mets' upcoming seven-game road trip beginning Monday.

Barnhart is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

It looks to be little more than a routine day off for Barnhart, who caught the first two games of the series. Stuart Turner will be behind the plate for the second time this season, working as the battery mate for starting pitcher Scott Feldman.

Grandal is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

With Grandal sitting out Sunday's afternoon contest, reserve catcher Austin Barnes will draw the start behind the plate. Expect Grandal to be back in the lineup Monday against the Cubs.

Mesoraco (hip, shoulder) homered for Double-A Pensacola on Saturday in his second start on his rehab assignment.

The Reds anticipate that Mesoraco will not need the full 20 days of his rehab assignment at Pensacola. They want to see him catch on three consecutive days without setbacks before they activate him, however.

Contreras is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

After catching the first two games of the series, Contreras will get the day off Sunday and be replaced by Miguel Montero. The 24-year-old will likely be behind the plate Monday against the Dodgers.

Rupp is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Nationals, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Rupp will sit in favor of backup catcher Andrew Knapp on Sunday. Rupp is off to a 3-for-15 start after the first week of the season.

Realmuto went 3-for-6 with a triple, two RBI and a run against the Mets on Saturday.

He got to hit leadoff with Dee Gordon drawing a day off, and Realmuto kept his season-opening hot streak going with his fourth consecutive multi-hit game. Indeed, the young catcher's early returns have been fantastic -- he's put up four extra-base hits among his 10 total knocks, and he's got six RBI and runs apiece. Realmuto appears poised to outdo last year's already solid numbers, which means he should be a rock-solid starting catcher in just about any format.

Realmuto will lead off Saturday against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

After getting the day off Friday, Realmuto is back behind the dish Saturday while also sliding up to fill in for Dee Gordon at the top of the order. Manager Don Mattingly will look to ride the 26-year-old's scorching start to the season, as Realmuto is 7-for-12 with two homers and four RBI in the season's first week.