Mesoraco is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the second straight game that Mesoraco will watch from the bench. The Reds really seem to be taking things very cautiously with the embattled catcher, although he also has just two hits in his past 21 at-bats. Tucker Barnhart will assume catching duties for the evening in his place.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco will get his second night off in three days as the Reds continue to give him ample rest time in order to keep him healthy. Tucker Barnhart will assume catching duties in his stead.

Mesoraco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco continues to receive ample time off this season and will again head to the bench ahead of Sunday's contest against the Braves. Tucker Barnhart will draw the start in his stead.

Mesoraco is out of Friday's lineup against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

He has essentially been splitting time evenly with Tucker Barnhart of late, and is in the midst of an 0-for-15 funk over his last five games. Barnhart will catch Bronson Arroyo and hit eighth.

Mesoraco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Tucker Barnhart will take over behind the plate following back-to-back starts by Mesoraco to open the series. Mesoraco has been scuffling at the plate, going hitless in his last four starts and batting .216/.333/.373 in May, but by all indications he's healthy after a hamstring scare near the middle of the month.

Mesoraco is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With an .808 OPS on the campaign, Mesoraco has generally impressed since coming off the disabled list in late April, but the Reds remain eager to limit his workload behind the plate after the 28-year-old essentially lost the last two seasons to injury. As a result, Mesoraco will receive his second day off in a row, opening up another start for Tucker Barnhart.

Mesoraco is out of Saturday's lineup against the Phillies, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has received 16 at-bats over the last week, and has a home run and 4:3 K:BB over that stretch. Tucker Barnhart will start behind the dish and hit eighth.

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

EDGE Analysis

After going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts Tuesday, Mesoraco will get a chance to clear his head. Tucker Barnhart takes over behind the plate to catch for Lisalverto Bonilla.

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

EDGE Analysis

Mesoraco has been raking since getting healthy, but he'll head to the bench for a night off on the heels of his second-straight two-hit showing. Tucker Barnhart will assume catching duties for the night.

Mesoraco went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, two runs and two RBI in Saturday's win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the previous game with a hamstring issue, Mesoraco clubbed his second homer of the year as part of a big sixth inning that helped the Reds pick up a victory. Although he doesn't start every day, his .289/.400/.474 slash line is extremely valuable from the catcher position.