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Barnes has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a minor groin strain, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Barnes exited the Dodgers' game Sunday with the injury and although he reportedly lobbied to avoid an IL stint, he'll be shut down to let the knock mend. He's expected to miss the minimum 10 days, per Hoornstra. Highly rated prospect Will Smith has been called up to the big club from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

Smith has been called up to the Dodgers and is expected to start Tuesday against the Mets, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Smith's promotion was presumed after Austin Barnes sustained a groin injury Sunday that has landed him on the 10-day injured list, and the Dodgers made the move official Monday. Smith will get a chance to make an impact in short order, as manager Dave Roberts said he'll get his first MLB start Tuesday, per Hoornstra. Smith was mashing in Triple-A, posting a .954 OPS over 138 at-bats.

Barnhart is not in the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Barnhart unsurprisingly won't be asked to catch two games in one day. He went 1-for-4 in the afternoon contest and will sit in favor of Curt Casali for the nightcap.

Thole has been promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Austin Barnes sustained a groin injury Sunday, so Thole's promotion is a likely sign that catching prospect Will Smith is headed to the big leagues, per Gurnick. Thole was slashing .277/.368/.400 for Double-A Tulsa before the move.

Smith is expected to be promoted to the Dodgers on Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Smith is expected to earn his first promotion to the majors in the wake of Austin Barnes' battle with a groin injury. Smith has hit well at Triple-A Oklahoma City, slashing .290/.404/.551 across 166 plate appearances this season.

Barnes was removed from Sunday's game against the Pirates in the sixth inning due to left groin soreness, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Barnes went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks and an RBI before the injury forced his early departure. Russell Martin entered the contest in his stead and will catch the remainder of the game for the Dodgers.

Stallings had his contract selected from Triple-A Indianapolis by the Pirates on Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Stallings was outrighted to Triple-A earlier in May but makes his return to the Pirates after Francisco Cervelli suffered a concussion Saturday. The 29-year-old should serve as the backup catcher to Elias Diaz until Cervelli is good to go.

Barnhart is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Barnhart has swung a hot bat over the last five games by going 7-for-17 with two home runs and five RBI, but he nonetheless will take a seat Sunday. Curt Casali will start behind the dish and bat eighth in the series finale.

Realmuto is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee.

Realmuto will take a seat in the series finale after going 2-for-9 with a solo home run through the first two games versus the Brewers. Andrew Knapp will start behind the plate and bat seventh for the Phillies on Sunday.

Contreras is starting at catcher and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Contreras got days off both Friday and Saturday, but he had started 14 straight games before that, so a little extended rest was well-earned by the backstop. Contreras is slashing a strong .315/.424/.596 with 11 home runs and 31 RBI through 46 games this season.