Mesoraco is out of the lineup Monday against the Rockies, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco is still viewed as the Reds' primary starter at catcher, but his erratic at-bats from week-to-week can often make him difficult to depend on in the fantasy realm. He'll find himself on the bench for the fourth time in six games as manager Bryan Price goes with Tucker Barnhart behind the dish in the series opener.

Mesoraco is out of Saturday's lineup against the Cubs, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He takes a seat for the second game in a row, with Tucker Barnhart starting behind the dish and hitting eighth. Mesoraco does not play as much as a typical starting catcher, but he produces enough (.828 OPS) when he does play that he should still be rostered in deeper one-catcher formats and all two-catcher leagues.

Mesoraco is not in Friday's lineup, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco will get another day off following an 0-for-3 day with two strikeouts during Thursday's series finale against Milwaukee. In his place, Tucker Barnhart will catch Scott Feldman.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco will get the day off after starting the past two games behind the plate. In his place, Tucker Barnhart mans the catching duties while batting eighth.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco will sit for the second straight day as the Reds square off against Tanner Roark and the Nationals. Tucker Barnhart will take over behind the plate, batting eighth.

Mesoraco is C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer Saturday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco caught 10 innings during Friday's loss to the Nats, so he'll get a breather for Saturday's matinee contest. Tucker Barnhart will start behind the dish in his place.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup Monday against the Rays, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the second consecutive day that Mesoraco will watch from the bench. He's been getting a few days per week off in order to keep him healthy, so he'll cede another start to Tucker Barnhart for the series opener.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco continues to sit on a regular basis this season and will head to the bench Sunday in favor of Tucker Barnhart. Mesoraco is slashing .238/.347/.524 over his first 84 at-bats this year.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco continues to get a steady diet of days off in an effort to keep him healthy, and that trend will continue with a day game on tap Wednesday. Tucker Barnhart will assume catching duties in his stead.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Despite knocking homers in consecutive games, Mesoraco will head to the bench as Tucker Barnhart comes on to catch for Bronson Arroyo. The 28-year-old is now slashing .240/.345/.493 with five home runs in 87 plate appearances on the year.