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Vazquez went 1-for-4 and threw out a runner trying to steal second base in Monday night's 1-0 win over the Braves.

The caught-stealing was the first for Vazquez at the major league level since his return from Tommy John elbow surgery. The defensively gifted backstop has a reputation for controlling the running game and it was on display in a tight game where runners in scoring position were at a premium. He does all the little things well -- the aspects of the catching that may not show up in a box score -- that enable pitchers to get wins.

D'Arnaud (shoulder) will undergo further medical testing Tuesday, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

D'Arnaud first started to feel discomfort in his right shoulder Monday after a throw to second. His situation should be cleared up following the release of his medical results Tuesday, although early indications suggest he'll have to miss time since Triple-A catcher Rene Rivera was pulled early from Monday's game after just one at-bat, likely indicating a call-up. That said, Kevin Plawecki will serve as the Mets' primary catcher in the potential absence of d'Arnaud.

Gomes hit his third home run, a solo blast, in Monday's loss to the Twins.

Gomes continues to struggle with strikeouts, as he logged his 15th in as many games Monday night and is hitting just .245. But the power is there, as Gomes now has two homers in his past two games and six extra-base hits on the season to fuel a sharp .472 slugging percentage.

D'Arnaud left Monday's game against the Reds after experiencing shoulder discomfort, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.

D'Arnaud was 1-for-3 but was replaced by Kevin Plawecki behind the plate to begin the eighth inning. The Mets should release more information soon with the extent of his injury still unclear.

McCann (ankle) ran the bases Monday and could begin a rehab assignment as the DH at Triple-A Toledo if he feels good Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The Tigers want to be sure that McCann isn't experiencing any unusual soreness Tuesday after the increase in activity. He's still likely a few days away -- at the earliest -- from returning to the lineup for Detroit.

Sanchez went 0-for-3 with a walk Sunday against Syracuse.

Through 13 games at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Sanchez is batting .250/.316/.519. He struggled during his opportunity to win a major league spot during spring training, losing the backup catching job to Austin Romine. Sanchez went 0-for-2 during his two plate appearances with the Yankees last season, but could earn a role with the major league club at some point in 2016.

Bethancourt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Bethancourt was making a spot start for Derek Norris Sunday, and he collected his fourth hit, and first long ball, of the season. The former top prospect will likely continue to play sparingly behind Norris, and he carries limited fantasy value outside of daily formats when he does see at-bats.

Realmuto went 4-for-4 with a homer and a double Sunday at the Giants.

Realmuto's first blast of the season broke up a tie game in the eighth inning, and was the deciding run in the Marlins' victory. After getting off to a hot start to the season, his big afternoon ended a 2-for-26 slump. In addition, his two extra-base hits equaled his total from the previous 13 games this month.

McCann (ankle) caught a bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to run the bases Sunday, MLive.com's Scott DeCamp reports.

Manager Brad Ausmus said McCann felt good after Saturday's session, and suggested the catcher could soon be ready for about a four-game rehab assignment in the coming days. McCann, who sprained his ankle on April 11, can be activated as soon as April 27, but it appears more likely he'll return a few days after that date.

Perez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.

Perez has gone a collective 0-for-9 while starting the last three games behind the dish, dropping his season batting average to .150. The Angels value Perez more for his defensive abilities, but he may need to show a little more aptitude with the bat if he hopes to hold off veteran Geovany Soto for playing time. Soto will start at catcher Sunday and has gotten off to a 6-for-19 (.316 average) start to the season.