D'Arnaud is starting at catcher and batting cleanup for Atlanta's game Monday versus the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

D'Arnaud is doubling up Sean Murphy in regard to playing time in the early going, making two starts at catcher and two at designated hitter while Murphy has started just twice behind the plate. It's a playing time breakdown not likely to continue, as manager Brian Snitker seemingly is just riding d'Arnaud while he's off to a 6-for-13 start.

D'Arnaud went 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in Atlanta's season-opening victory Thursday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Serving as the DH and batting eighth, d'Arnaud rattled off three singles and a double to help Atlanta turn the lineup over versus Patrick Corbin and the Nats' bullpen. The 34-year-old won't be called on to catch as much in 2023 behind newcomer Sean Murphy, but he should get regular looks out of the designated hitter role -- especially versus lefties.

D'Arnaud is in the designated hitter spot and batting eighth for Atlanta on Thursday versus the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sean Murphy will catch Max Fried, but d'Arnaud still managed to find his way into the batting order. It could be a fairly common occurrence versus lefties, with Marcell Ozuna playing the outfield and Eddie Rosario sitting.

D'Arnaud went 0-for-3 in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran catcher has gone just 3-for-17 (.176) this spring with only one extra-base hit, a double, but his 1:2 BB:K shows there's little cause for concern. The offseason addition of Sean Murphy pushes d'Arnaud into a backup role this year, but he should also see some action at DH after slugging 18 homers and posting a .791 OPS over 107 games in 2022, especially if Marcell Ozuna's struggles continue.

D'Arnaud isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

D'Arnaud started the last six games and hit .182 with two doubles, two runs, two RBI and seven strikeouts, but he'll get a day off during Wednesday's regular-season finale. William Contreras is starting behind the plate and batting cleanup.

D'Arnaud isn't in the lineup Tuesday against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

D'Arnaud will receive a second day of rest after going 5-for-18 in Atlanta's previous series against the Phillies. William Contreras will take over for him behind the plate, letting Marcell Ozuna serve as designated hitter and bat eighth.

D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

D'Arnaud looks to be receiving some routine maintenance for the series opener in Washington after he caught all 11 innings of Sunday's 8-7 win over the Phillies. William Contreras will spell d'Arnaud behind the dish Monday.

D'Arnaud is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

D'Arnaud is hitting .343 with two home runs, seven runs and four RBI over his last 10 games. William Contreras will start behind the dish, hitting fifth.

D'Arnaud went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

D'Arnaud took Erasmo Ramirez deep in the bottom of the fourth frame, driving in teammate Matt Olson in the process. The long ball was the catcher's 18th of the season and fourth in September. Since the beginning of the month, d'Arnaud has batted .333 with four homers, seven RBI and 10 runs scored over 12 games.

D'Arnaud is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

D'Arnaud started behind the plate in the first two games of the series but will take a seat for the finale. William Contreras will shift to catcher while Marcell Ozuna serves as the designated hitter.