Casali (knee) isn't expected to return from the 10-day injured list before the end of July, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Casali is eligible to come off the IL on Friday, but since he has yet to resume baseball activities, he won't be ready to rejoin the Reds in the minimum amount of time. Meanwhile, fellow backstop Tucker Barnhart (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville, putting him on track to beat Casali back from the IL. Assuming that's the case, Casali may have to settle for a reduced role once he's reinstated, likely at some point in August.

Casali (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, so Casali will be eligible to return July 26 should he prove ready. Ryan Lavarnway was signed to a big-league contract in a corresponding roster move and should share catching duties with Juan Graterol until one of Casali, Tucker Barnhart (oblique) or Kyle Farmer (concussion) returns from the injured list.

Casali (knee) is expected to land on the 10-day injured list, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Casali exited Monday's series opener against the Cubs with right knee soreness, and while the backstop downplayed the severity of the issue, it turns out it will force him to miss at least 10 days. With Tucker Barnhart (oblique) and Kyle Farmer (head) also dealing with injuries, Juan Graterol should handle the majority of catching duties for the Reds.

Casali (knee) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Casali will stick on the bench for a second straight game as he continues to deal with some right knee soreness. Juan Graterol will start behind the dish and bat eighth in his place Wednesday.

Casali (knee) isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Casali left Monday night's contest due to soreness in his right knee, and the Reds have elected to hold him out Tuesday, likely as a precaution. Kyle Farmer will handle the catching duties and hit eighth in Casali's place.

Casali left Monday's game against the Cubs due to right knee soreness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Casali doesn't believe the injury is serious, and after the contest, he stated that he could've remained in the game if he club needed him to. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Casali is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Colorado, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Casali is on fire through the first two games in Denver and went 4-for-8 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBI. Saturday's game didn't finish up until the early hours of Sunday morning due to a three-hour rain delay, so it's no surprise to see the veteran backstop receive the day off. Kyle Farmer will start behind the plate and bat eighth for the Reds.

Casali went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Saturday's 17-9 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Casali has enjoyed life at altitude through the first two games of the series in Colorado, notching two-hit performances in both contests. He could get a breather Sunday as the Reds and Rockies wrap up the series with a day game, but Casali remains locked in as the Reds' No. 1 catcher with Tucker Barnhart (oblique) not believed to be close to returning from the 10-day injured list.

Casali is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Casali started behind the dish in each of the Reds' last three games, going hitless with four strikeouts in eight at-bats. He'll cede catching duties to Kyle Farmer on Sunday as the Reds and Indians wrap up their first-half schedules.

Casali is not in the lineup Tuesday against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Casali is now the Reds' primary catcher with Tucker Barnhart out with an oblique injury, but he won't start every day. Kyle Farmer gets the nod behind the plate in his absence.