Pena is out of the lineup Monday against the Twins. Pena continues to receive regular rest from his duties behind the plate, with Tucker Barnhart receiving another start catching Mike Leake Monday. He's played significant time in each of the past four games, so the day off was likely planned for the veteran backstop.

Pena is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. Tucker Barnhart will take over behind the plate, pushing Pena to the bench after two straight starts. Pena is batting .295 with a .369 OBP for the season and likely deserves a larger share of the workload, but Barnhart has more experience with the likes of Mike Lorenzen and Josh Smith from his time in the Reds' farm system.

Pena is out of the lineup for a second straight day Wednesday against the Pirates. While catchers normally receive a day off here and there, it's a bit surprising that Pena will sit for the second day in a row and the fourth time in six games. Tucker Barnhart will again start in his place, batting seventh for the Reds.

Pena is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Pena started four of the last five games, so Tucker Barnhart will get the nod Tuesday night. Neither catcher has provided much pop this season, but with a .292 batting average, .365 on-base percentage and 15:19 K:BB ratio, Pena should continue to get most of the at-bats.

Pena is out of the lineup Thursday against the Tigers. Pena will receive the day off following a 4-for-6 night at the plate Wednesday. Tucker Barnhart will once again receive the start in his place, batting seventh for the Reds.

Pena went 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run Wednesday against the Tigers. That's his second four-hit Wednesday game in a week, so maybe the guy just likes hitting on hump day. He's delivered credible work at catcher in the absence of Devin Mesoraco, as Pena sports a .302 average and has walked more times (17) than he's struck out (14). However, with no homers and bottom-dollar counting stats (just 11 RBI and 11 runs in 48 games), his fantasy value is largely limited to two-catcher or NL-only formats.

Pena is not in Monday's lineup against the Tigers, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Pena snapped a four-game hitting streak Sunday against the Cubs, and will receive his second day off in the past three games Monday. The veteran backstop will be replaced behind the plate by Tucker Barnhardt, who will bat seventh for the Reds.

Pena is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The 33-year-old will get what looks like a standard day of rest after going 8-for-17 (all singles) in his last four starts. Tucker Barnhart will step in behind the plate, but with Devin Mesoraco (hip) not expected to catch upon his return, the door is open for Pena to continue on as the top catching option for the Reds.

Pena went 4-for-4 against the Phillies on Wednesday afternoon, knocking in two runs and scoring once in a 5-2 victory. After a night off Monday, Pena went 6-for-8 with two RBI in the final two games of the series. While the 33-year-old doesn't have a big bat (23 career home runs), he is on pace for career highs in hits and runs scored. Further, his role as the primary option behind the plate Cincinnati seems secure with Devin Mesoraco (hip) expected to play left field upon his return.

Pena is out of the lineup Monday against the Phillies. Pena will receive another day off behind the plate Monday following two starts Saturday and Sunday. The veteran backstop sits at .280/.360/.333 through 41 games this season, but has gone just 2-for-16 in his last four games plus a pinch hit appearance. Tucker Barnhart will receive the start behind the plate Monday, batting seventh for the Reds.