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Zavala was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte following Monday's game against the Tigers.

Zavala went 0-for-3 in two games since being promoted to the big leagues Friday. Welington Castillo is expected to return from the bereavement list Tuesday in a corresponding move.

Perez (elbow) threw from 45 feet Monday, Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City reports.

Perez has been out all season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He won't play at any point this year, but the fact that he's throwing nearly eight months before the start of the 2020 campaign is a good sign for his availability for next year's Opening Day.

Sanchez (groin) will catch in a pair of rehab games Wednesday and Thursday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Sanchez has been out with a minor groin strain since July 23. He's expected to join the Yankees in Toronto at some point over the weekend if his rehab games go smoothly.

Jansen is not in the lineup Monday against the Rays.

Jansen has just five hits in his last 12 games. He'll hit the bench for the second time in three days, with Reese McGuire starting behind the plate.

Garver is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Braves.

Garver may be starting to fall out of favor as the top option in the Twins' catching timeshare, as he'll head to the bench for the fourth time in five games while Jason Castro checks in behind the plate. Though Garver's .978 OPS paces all catchers with at least 200 plate appearances by nearly 100 points, the lack of a clear full-time role narrows that gap for fantasy purposes.

Gallagher is not in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox.

Gallagher owns a passable (for a catcher) but far from exciting .238/.312/.365 slash line on the season. He'll sit in favor of Meibrys Viloria for Monday's game.

Contreras is expected to miss four weeks due to his strained right hamstring, a source tells Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com.

When Contreras was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com speculated that the backstop would likely be sidelined for at least three weeks with the injury. Rogers' report adds more definition to Contreras' recovery timeline, though the Cubs aren't expect to confirm the four-week estimate and are likely viewing the backstop as a out indefinitely. For however long Contreras is ultimately sidelined, Victor Caratini is expected to serve as Chicago's primary catcher. Though he can't match Contreras' power, Caratini's .264/.357/.446 slash line and solid plate discipline (12.3 BB%, 22.1 K%) should at least make him a usable option in leagues that start two catchers each week.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Monday against Toronto, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

D'Arnaud has emerged seemingly out of nowhere to become a key member of the Rays' lineup, hitting .283/.359/.543 in 53 games since joining the team. Mike Zunino gets the nod behind the plate in his absence.

Vazquez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Yankees on Sunday.

Vazquez launched a 413-foot homer to left field in the fifth inning to account for Boston's first run of the game. The 28-year-old entered the season with only 10 long balls in 922 career at-bats but has broken out to rank fourth among American League catchers with 17 homers in 330 at-bats this season.

Mejia went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in a losing effort against the Dodgers on Sunday.

The 23-year-old doubled leading off the third inning and subsequently came around to score the first run of the game for the Padres. He also singled and stole second base in the sixth, collecting his first steal in the majors and first at any level since 2017. In his second season in San Diego, Mejia is slashing .243/.294/.378 with four homers in 160 plate appearances.