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  • Scratched from Thursday's lineup
    Stephenson (personal) was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Stephenson was scratched moments before first pitch to be present for the birth of his child. He'll likely be placed on the paternity list and will miss between one and three additional games. Luke Maile took over behind the dish. Rotowire.com Thursday, 4:55 pm
     
  • Marlins release catcher Christian Bethancourt
    Marlins released C Christian Bethancourt.

    Advice: So much for sticking around as emergency organizational depth. Bethancourt went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week by the Marlins. The 32-year-old veteran backstop batted just .159/.198/.268 with two homers in 88 plate appearances over 38 games this season before being cut loose. Rotoworld Thursday, 4:55 pm
     
  • Tyler Stephenson scratched from Thursday’s lineup
    Tyler Stephenson was scratched from the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Stephenson left the club on Thursday evening to be with his pregnant wife, according to a team statement. There’s a strong possibility he’s away from the team for the next couple days. It’ll be Luke Maile handling the catching duties in his absence. Austin Wynns would most likely come back up from Triple-A Louisville, if he’s gone more than a day or two. Rotoworld Thursday, 4:52 pm
     
  • Marlins outright Christian Bethancourt to Triple-A
    Marlins sent C Christian Bethancourt outright to Triple-A Jacksonville.

    Advice: Bethancourt went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week by the Marlins. The 32-year-old veteran backstop will most likely wind up electing free agency, but there’s a chance he decides to stick around as extra organizational depth. Rotoworld Thursday, 3:08 pm
     
  • Resting Thursday
    Barnhart is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.

    Advice: Barnhart had started behind the plate in three of the past four games but will get a breather for the day game after the night game. Jose Herrera will handle the catching duties Thursday, but Barnhart looks poised to serve as the Diamondbacks' top backstop until Gabriel Moreno (thumb) is back from the injured list. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:50 am
     
  • Getting breather Thursday
    Amaya is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in San Francisco.

    Advice: Amaya started four of the first six games after Tomas Nido was added to the roster, but he'll yield to Nido for this one. The Cubs will be trying to avoid a four-game sweep at the hands of the Giants. Rotowire.com Thursday, 10:22 am
     
  • Sent outright to Triple-A
    The Marlins outrighted Bethancourt to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.

    Advice: Bethancourt cleared waivers after exiting the Marlins' 40-man roster a week ago. The catcher can elect free agency if he wants, and it's not yet clear whether he'll take that option or accept the outright assignment. Rotowire.com Thursday, 6:30 am
     
  • IL stay to be minimal
    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday the club is looking for Moreno (thumb) to return after a minimum stay on the 10-day injured list, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. He's eligible to return next Tuesday.

    Advice: Moreno, who has been hitting off a tee and playing catch, will begin ramping up Thursday. That's when he'll catch a bullpen session thrown by injured ace Zac Gallen (hamstring). After that, the catcher is scheduled for a game in the Arizona Complex League over the weekend, setting up a potential return Tuesday, when the club kicks off a three-game set on the road against the Dodgers. Rotowire.com Thursday, 5:28 am
     
  • Taking seat Wednesday
    Naylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Baltimore.

    Advice: Naylor will get some rest in the series finale after he caught both of the Guardians' last two contests while going 4-for-8 with two doubles, one triple, three runs and two RBI. Austin Hedges will pick up the start behind the plate Wednesday. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 12:43 pm