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Narvaez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants.

Narvaez started each of the last four games and went 4-for-17 with three runs and three RBI. Luke Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth.

Realmuto (ankle/shoulder) will bat cleanup and play first base Thursday against the Nationals.

Realmuto has started just one of the Phillies' last four games while battling ankle and shoulder issues, and he had to leave that start early. He's advanced to the point where the Phillies are comfortable getting his bat back in the lineup, but he's not yet ready to catch. He should spend a fair amount of time at first base down the stretch with Rhys Hoskins out for the year with an abdominal injury.

Maile was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

Maile last saw the majors in May and will rejoin the big-league club Wednesday with Manny Pina (oblique) heading to the injured list. Maile has a .211/.318/.263 slash line in 22 plate appearances this season and should see occasional starts behind primary catcher Omar Narvaez.

Smith is out of the lineup Wednesday against Atlanta, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Smith will head to the bench for a breather after starting the past two games behind the plate. Austin Barnes will catch for Max Scherzer in Wednesday's series finale.

Barnhart is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

After going 1-for-1 with a run and an RBI while starting at catcher in the Reds' 5-4 loss in Game 1 of the twin bill, Barnhart will get a breather for the nightcap. Tyler Stephenson checks into the lineup, catching for starting pitcher Sonny Gray.

Nola isn't starting Wednesday's game against Arizona.

Nola started each of the last four games and went 4-for-17 with a double, three RBI and a run. Victor Caratini will take over behind the dish and bat seventh with right-hander Yu Darvish on the mound for the Padres on Wednesday.

Diaz isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Diaz started each of the last two games and went 1-for-8 with a double and two strikeouts. Dom Nunez will start at catcher and bat ninth.

Marchan went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

Marchan evened up the score with a 397-foot knock against Patrick Corbin in the sixth inning. The long ball was the first of the season for the 22-year-old, who has gone 4-for-16 since getting recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. He's expected to serve as the backup catcher with Andrew Knapp sidelined (COVID-19).

Contreras (knee) reported to Triple-A Iowa to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday.

Contreras progressed to catching bullpen sessions and taking part in baserunning drills over the weekend, which were apparently some of the final hurdles before starting a rehab stint. The 29-year-old has been sidelined nearly three weeks by the knee sprain, and he should be able to rejoin the big-league club after a few appearances in the minors.

Jackson is on the bench for Tuesday night's game against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Jackson gets the night off after catching the continuation of a suspended April game Tuesday afternoon. Sandy Leon is catching and batting sixth Tuesday night.