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Contreras went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies.

Contreras continued his strong season, as he's now up to 32 runs scored and 34 RBI to go along with a robust .976 OPS. After a disappointing 2018 campaign, the 27-year-old has bounced back in a big way so far in 2019.

Grandal went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Marlins.

Grandal took Adam Conley deep in the ninth inning for his 13th home run of the season. He's hit well of late, smacking five homers and recording five multi-hit performances in his last 11 contests. That's simply the latest installment of a strong campaign for Grandal, who's now hitting .279/.375/.537 across 224 plate appearances.

Hedges is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.

Hedges has a .797 OPS over his last 13 games. He'll head to the bench in favor of Austin Allen for Wednesday's contest.

Bart (hand) went 2-for-3 with a home run, walk, three RBI and three runs in his return from the 7-day injured list Tuesday in High-A San Jose's 9-4 win over Modesto.

Sidelined since April 15 with a fractured hand, Bart displayed little rust in his return to action, reaching base three times while going deep for the third time this season. There's always a concern with a hitter's power being sapped upon returning from a hand injury, so it's especially encouraging that Bart was able to leave the yard in the first game back. Though Bart is widely viewed as the top catching prospect currently in the minors, he may lose that distinction once 2019 No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman debuts in affiliated ball.

Gomes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Gomes will take a seat after starting three of the past four games behind the dish. Kurt Suzuki will check in at catcher for the afternoon contest, working in a battery with starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez.

Barnes went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a run in his rehab game for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Barnes emerged from the rehab appearance without any setbacks after tallying a base hit and catching five innings, keeping him on track to rejoin the Dodgers during their series in San Francisco this weekend. Manager Dave Roberts has said Will Smith will be sent back down to Triple-A Oklahoma City when Barnes returns.

Smith is not in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona.

Smith had started five of the last seven games behind the plate prior to Tuesday's contest. Russell Martin gets the call in his absence.

Contreras is not in the lineup Tuesday against Colorado.

Contreras' two-hit night Monday broke a six-game hitless streak in which he struck out in over half of his plate appearances. Despite the small blip, his season slash line remains quite good at .291/.398/.564. Victor Caratini will fill in behind the plate.

Barnhart is not starting Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Barnhart has hit .344 with a pair of homers in his last 10 games. Curt Casali will start behind the plate in his absence.

Contreras went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 8-1 win over the Angels.

The hot-hitting catcher just keeps producing for the Cubs, as he's now up to 13 home runs and 33 RBI to go with a .962 OPS. Contreras had a down 2018, with just 10 home runs, 54 RBI and a .729 OPS, but the 27-year-old has bounced back in a big way this season.