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Barnhart collected two hits -- including a double -- and scored a run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Mets.

the 25-year-old doesn't play everyday, but he's been very productive to start the young season. He's got an impressive .355/.412/.419 slash line and will likely find his way into the lineup more often if he keeps hitting.

Contrary to a previous report, Hedges has a hamate bone fracture, and will miss six-to-eight weeks, MLB.com's AJ Cassavell reports.

It was originally reported as a hand contusion, but the injury ended up being more serious. Hedges' defensive skills are unquestioned, but he still needs to show he can be even a mediocre hitter in the big leagues. He was off to a good start prior to the injury, slashing .333/.385/.583 with two home runs in 10 games at Triple-A, and could get recalled this summer once he is healthy, especially if Derek Norris gets traded.

Mesoraco is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Mets.

Mesoraco will sit out again while backup Tucker Barnhart steps in behind the plate and bats sixth in his place. While Mesoraco has a homer in three career at-bats against Mets starter Bartolo Colon, he has been slumping of late, recording three hits in his last 18 at-bats.

Plawecki will see an uptick in playing time with Travid d'Arnaud landing on the 15-day disabled with a strained rotator cuff.

Plawecki played in 73 games last season as a rookie, many of which occurred while d'Arnaud was sidelined with injury. He struggled last season and began this year in danger of getting sent down to Triple-A to accumulate more at-bats. That won't be a concern now, as Plawecki should play nearly every day backed up by a defense-oriented catcher in Rene Rivera.

D'Arnaud (shoulder) was placed on the DL on Tuesday.

D'Arnaud underwent further testing earlier Tuesday which revealed a right rotator cuff strain, leading to the DL stint. It's unclear how much time he'll be sidelined for, but Kevin Plawecki figures to see the bulk of the action behind home plate in his stead, while catcher Rene Rivera was recalled in a corresponding move.

D'Arnaud (shoulder) will undergo further medical testing Tuesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

D'Arnaud first started to feel discomfort in his right shoulder Monday after a throw to second. His situation should be cleared up following the release of his medical results Tuesday, although early indications suggest he'll have to miss time since Triple-A catcher Rene Rivera was pulled early from Monday's game after just one at-bat, likely indicating a call-up. That said, Kevin Plawecki will serve as the Mets' primary catcher in the potential absence of d'Arnaud.

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.

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.

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.