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Leon is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Baltimore, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Leon started the last six games for the Red Sox, but Dan Butler will start behind the plate for the first time since being promoted Aug. 3. Leon could sit out a game Saturday as well with a doubleheader on tap in Baltimore.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup against Miami on Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Mesoraco will take a seat after going 0-for-2 with three walks during Wednesday's game versus the Reds. In his stead, Kevin Plawecki will handle the catching duties and bat eighth.

Diaz went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Giants.

Diaz has been starting less frequently since Francisco Cervelli returned from a concussion -- Thursday's start was just Diaz's third in the Pirates' last nine games -- but he continues to perform when given an opportunity. The 27-year-old is now slashing .287/.333/.455 with eight homers in 202 at-bats this season.

Vazquez (finger) has resumed working out at the Red Sox's spring training facility in Florida, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The extent of Vazquez's activities aren't known, but the backstop isn't expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment until some point in late August or in early September before returning from the 10-day disabled list. Vazquez has been sidelined since July 8 with a broken right pinkie finger that ultimately required surgery.

Sanchez (groin) is scheduled to run on the field Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Sanchez has been hitting off a tee and doing throwing drills in Tampa, but this will mark his first time running without a zero-gravity treadmill since landing on the DL on July 24. The backstop is set to rejoin the Yankees in New York on Sunday, after which a more concrete timetable for his return should come forth.

Maile is not in the starting lineup against Boston on Thursday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Maile will remain on the bench for the second straight day while Russell Martin catches Ryan Borucki. Since the All-Star break, Maile has been receiving a majority of the playing time and is hitting .265/.324/.353 with six RBI and three extra-base hits.

Perez is out of the lineup against Baltimore on Thursday.

Perez will take a seat following three straight starts behind the plate. In his place, Jesus Sucre will handle the catching duties and bat ninth.

Hedges is out of the lineup against the Brewers on Thursday.

Hedges will retreat to the bench after starting the past four contests, including a multi-hit game during Wednesday's loss. In his place, A.J. Ellis will handle the catching duties and bat eighth.

Garver is out of the starting lineup versus Cleveland on Thursday, LaVelle E. Neal of the Star Tribune reports.

Garver will head to the bench after starting the past two games behind the plate. In his absence, Bobby Wilson will catch Jose Berrios and bat ninth.

Gomes is not in the lineup against Minnesota on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Gomes will head to the bench after starting the past two games. In his place, Roberto Perez will handle the catching duties and bat eighth.