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D'Arnaud (shoulder) will not likely come off the disabled list when he's first eligible to return, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

All d'Arnaud has done since going on the disabled list is rest and receive treatment on his shoulder, so he seems to be a ways away from returning to the field considering he hasn't even progressed to baseball activities yet. A timetable for his return should become clearer once he is able to begin throwing and using his shoulder for baseball activities. Kevin Plawecki should see most of the starts while d'Arnaud is on the shelf.

Maldonado went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's game against the Angels.

All of Maldonado's hit, run, and RBI were his first on the season. He is just 1-for-18 (.056), but his opportunities have been limited, with him starting only five games and appearing in just seven in all. His playing time will remain limited as long as fellow catcher Jonathan Lucroy is healthy and part of the squad.

The Reds have placed Mesoraco (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 28.

Handed a diagnosis of a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Mesoraco is almost certainly poised to miss more than the 15-day minimum. As he embarks upon his recovery process, Tucker Barnhart will man the backstop most days, while Jordan Pacheco and call-up Ramon Cabrera provide depth options.

Diaz (elbow) will undergo surgery on his right elbow this week, although the Pirates are confident that there is no UCL damage, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Fortunately for Diaz, it seems that he'll be able to avoid Tommy John surgery, but elbow surgery still will keep him on the shelf for some time. This really hurts the Pirates catching depth for this season, as they are fairly thin beyond Francisco Cervelli and Chris Stewart. A timetable for Diaz's return is currently unknown, but more details should surface after the surgery is complete.

Mesoraco (shoulder) had an MRI, but the Reds are still trying to determine the best course of action for his injury, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Regardless of whether he lands on the disabled list, it's reasonable to think that Mesoraco's workload will be monitored carefully in the short term. Tucker Barnhart is picking up the extra start behind the plate Monday night.

Mesoraco (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Monday against the Giants.

Mesoraco has not started since Wednesday s he continues to cope with stiffness in his left shoulder. The fact that the Reds appear to believe a DL stint won't be necessary is encouraging, but Mesoraco remains without a firm return date and should be considered day-to-day. Tucker Barnhart will make another start in place of Mesoraco on Monday.

Realmuto went 3-for-5 Sunday with with fifth double of the season.

It's his third straight multi-hit game, pushing Realmuto's slash line on the season to a robust .312/.329/.455. His poor plate discipline (11:1 K:BB) suggests that he won't be able to maintain that batting average, however.

Grandal is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Padres, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports.

Grandal will sit in favor of A.J. Ellis, who is the typical catcher for Sunday's starter, Clayton Kershaw. Look for Grandal to be available as a late-game replacement if need be, or at the very least, to be used if a pinch-hit situation arises.

Mesoraco (shoulder) will miss his third straight game Sunday against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Mesoraco hasn't started since Wednesday, as he's been out of action due to left shoulder stiffness. With Mesoraco out of commission in the short term, Tucker Barnhart will continue to get an extended look behind the plate. Look for Mesoraco to be a game-time call for Monday's series opener against the Giants.

Mesoraco is out of the lineup Saturday with left shoulder stiffness, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Manager Bryan Price said Mesoraco is available to come off the bench Saturday and suggested the 27-year-old could be back behind the plate Sunday or Monday. It's good that it's not another lower-body issue for Mesoraco, but until he gets back on the field and starts finally producing, concerns over his health will linger.