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Rushing went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Mariners.

After an 0-for-19 skid over nine games between July 7-21, Rushing has gone 7-for-17 (.412) over his last five contests. The catcher still has some runway as the Dodgers' starter behind the dish, as Will Smith (neck) is just starting to resume baseball activities. Rushing is batting .256 with an .813 OPS, 11 home runs, 33 RBI, 35 runs scored, 12 doubles and no stolen bases over 71 games this season.

Rodriguez went 1-for-6 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

Rodriguez returned from the injured list Monday, but Tuesday marked his first start. He contributed to a late rally with an RBI single in the eighth inning, though he also struck out three times. While Henry Davis will still get some starts, Rodriguez is likely to return to his role as Pittsburgh's primary catcher moving forward.

Smith (neck) is pain-free after resuming baseball activities, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Smith has been sidelined for over a month while tending to a lingering neck issue, but he has now taken a significant step towards returning to action. The catcher will increase the intensity of his workouts ahead of a potential minor-league rehab assignment in the near future. With the trade deadline approaching fast, a healthy Smith would likely erase the need for the Dodgers to aggressively pursue a backstop.

Stephenson is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.

Jose Trevino is receiving catching duties and batting eighth during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. Stephenson went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and scored a run in a Game 1 6-5 loss.

Realmuto is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Miami.

Realmuto started each of the last four games behind the plate, so he will get some rest. Garrett Stubbs will do the catching for the Phillies.

The Phillies optioned Henry to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Henry was just summoned Friday and did not appear in any games during his brief time with the Phillies. He's clearing out to make space on the roster for Garrett Stubbs' return from the injured list.

The Phillies activated Stubbs (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Stubbs is recovered from a left wrist injury and will draw a rare start Tuesday in Miami. Payton Henry was sent down in a corresponding roster move.

Harvey (finger) has gone 0-for-6 with three walks, one stolen base and one run in two games for Single-A Lake Elsinore since being activated from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Harvey had been on the shelf since May 26 after fracturing a finger on his left hand. The 20-year-old catcher has been limited to just 17 games with Lake Elsinore this season due to injury but has been productive when available, slashing .302/.448/.396 with five doubles and six stolen bases.

Susac is not in the Giants' starting lineup against the Brewers on Monday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Susac will be idle for a second consecutive game while Jesus Rodriguez starts behind home plate and bats ninth while forming a battery with right-hander Tyler Mahle. Since the All-Star break, Susac has gone 2-for-14 with one steal and one RBI.

The Pirates reinstated Rodriguez (glute) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Rodriguez won't be included in the starting nine for Monday's series opener versus the Diamondbacks, but he should at the very least move back into a timeshare at catcher with Henry Davis. Before hitting the shelf July 8 due to a left glute strain, Rodriguez slashed .260/.388/.470 with five home runs, two stolen bases, 16 RBI and 15 runs over his 35 games with Pittsburgh. The Pirates optioned catcher Shawn Ross to Triple-A Indianapolis to open up a spot on the active roster for Rodriguez.