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Serven is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Wednesday's series finale against the Giants.

After being called up Tuesday, Serven is set to make his MLB debut Wednesday. Through 77 at-bats with Triple-A Albuquerque this season, the catcher produced a .273 average with five homers and 11 RBI.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Diaz will get a routine breather after he started behind the plate in each of the Rockies' last three games. With Diaz on the bench, Brian Serven -- who was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday -- will make his MLB debut as the Rockies' starting catcher in the series finale.

Narvaez isn't starting in Wednesday's series finale versus the Braves.

With the Brewers facing left-hander Max Fried, Narvaez will stay on the bench for the second straight contest. Victor Caratini will start at catcher and bat ninth in the game.

Smith is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus Arizona, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the matinee, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

Bart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Bart has hits in his past three contests but finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. Curt Casali will receive another start behind the plate, forming a battery with Alex Cobb.

Narvaez will hit the bench Tuesday against Atlanta.

Narvaez sits against southpaw Tucker Davidson, as he has against all but one lefty the Brewers have faced this season. Victor Caratini will take over behind the plate.

The Rockies selected Serven's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old backstop earned his first promotion to the majors after turning in a .912 OPS and 16:15 BB:K across 96 plate appearances at Albuquerque this season. He'll step in as the No. 2 catcher behind Elias Diaz after Colorado demoted Dom Nunez to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

D'Arnaud will sit Tuesday against Milwaukee.

D'Arnaud hits the bench for the second time in three games. He's gone hitless in his last four contests. William Contreras will take over behind the plate.

The Rockies are expected to select Serven's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque ahead of Tuesday's game against the Giants, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

He'll serve as Colorado's new No. 2 catcher behind Elias Diaz, after the Rockies optioned Dom Nunez to Albuquerque following Monday's 7-6 loss in the series opener. Aside from getting the occasional breather in a day game after a night game, Diaz should see the overwhelming share of starts behind the dish, so Serven may end up playing less than the typical backup catcher. The 27-year-old is heading to the big leagues for the first time after submitting a .912 OPS in 96 plate appearances at Albuquerque this season.

Stephenson (head) will catch and bat fifth Tuesday against the Guardians.

Stephenson left Saturday's game against the Pirates after taking a foul ball off his mask, but he passed concussion tests. He sat out Sunday but is ready to reclaim his regular role following Monday's scheduled off day.