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  • Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno: Scratched Wednesday

    Moreno was scratched from the Diamondbacks' lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Moreno underwent a dental procedure before Wednesday's game and was scratched as a precaution. Tucker Barnhart will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth, and Moreno should be able to return to the lineup Friday.

  • Yainer Diaz C | HOU

    Astros' Yainer Diaz: Takes seat Wednesday

    Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

    Diaz will rest after he had drawn starts in each of the past six games (four at catcher, two at designated hitter). Victor Caratini will replace Diaz behind the dish Wednesday.

  • Bo Naylor C | CLE

    Guardians' Bo Naylor: Getting Wednesday off

    Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

    Naylor started at catcher in each of the past three games, so he's presumably just getting a rest day Wednesday. David Fry will get the nod behind the plate in Naylor's place.

  • Keibert Ruiz C | WAS

    Nationals' Keibert Ruiz: Receiving day off

    Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

    After going hitless in seven at-bats while starting behind the plate Monday and Tuesday, Ruiz will get a break Wednesday. Riley Adams will handle the catching duties for the Nationals.

  • Giants' Patrick Bailey: Resting Wednesday

    Bailey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Bailey will get a breather Wednesday after he had caught each of the Giants' last six games. Tom Murphy will fill in for Bailey behind the plate.

  • Austin Wells C | NYY

    Yankees' Austin Wells: Heads to bench Wednesday

    Wells is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

    Wells had started behind the dish in both of the past two contests, but he'll retreat to the bench Wednesday. Jose Trevino will serve as the Yankees' starting catcher while Wells sits.

  • Angels' Logan O'Hoppe: Gets Wednesday off

    O'Hoppe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    O'Hoppe will get the afternoon off after he had started behind the plate each of the past three games. Matt Thaiss will handle catching duties for the Angels in the series finale.

  • Nick Fortes C | TB

    Marlins' Nick Fortes: On bench again Wednesday

    Fortes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    For the second day in a row, Fortes will be on the bench while Christian Bethancourt draws another start behind the dish. Fortes had started both of the previous two games before Bethancourt picked up consecutive starts of his own, so the Marlins still seem to be viewing the catcher spot as a timeshare.

  • Luke Maile C | KC

    Reds' Luke Maile: Draws fourth straight start

    Maile will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Padres.

    Maile will make his fourth consecutive start while Tyler Stephenson tends to a hand injury. The Reds continue to view Stephenson as day-to-day, so Maile could soon be headed back to the No. 2 role behind the dish.

  • Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Remains out Wednesday

    Stephenson (hand) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Diego.

    He hasn't played since exiting Saturday's game versus the Rangers following a hit-by-pitch on the right hand. The Reds have an off day Thursday, so they could be aiming for Stephenson to return to action Friday against the Orioles. Luke Maile will catch again Wednesday in Stephenson's place.

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