Cervelli is not in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Cervelli will give way to Elias Diaz behind the dish for Thursday's series opener against the Padres. Since the start of May, Cervelli is hitting .192/.323/.231 in eight appearances.

Cervelli is not in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Cervelli started 17 of the first 19 games behind the plate with Elias Diaz out with an illness, but his role has been greatly reduced since Diaz's return. He's still the primary catcher but hasn't started more than two games in a row at any point. Diaz gets the call for Tuesday's game.

Cervelli went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to Sunday, the catcher had compiled a .115 batting average (7-for-61) since April 11. Pittsburgh remains committed to Cervelli in the short run, as his defense and game-calling abilities are superior to those of backup Elias Diaz. The 33-year-old remains a constant injury risk -- he was hit by a pitch Sunday (he stayed in the game), but he's finally approaching the Mendoza Line with a .194 batting average.

Cervelli is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Clint Hurdle has alternated the starts at catcher between Cervelli and Elias Diaz for each of the past four contests, but Cervelli appears to have a tentative hold on the top spot on the depth chart. It wouldn't be surprising, however, if the Pirates eventually limited the 33-year-old's opportunities, given that he's headed for free agency this winter and is slashing a middling .174/.276/.233 over a month into the season.

Cervelli is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Cervelli is likely just getting a routine maintenance day after starting at catcher for the first two games of the series with Oakland. Backup backstop Elias Diaz checks into the lineup as the Pirates' No. 7 hitter.

Cervelli is back in action Friday against Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Cervelli was struck in the wrist by a pitch Tuesday and sat out the following game, but he escaped with nothing worse than a bruise and is ready to go again following Thursday's off day. He'll start behind the plate and bat sixth.

Cervelli (wrist) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

X-rays confirmed Cervelli avoided a fracture after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist Tuesday, but he'll still head to the bench for Wednesday's series finale. With an off day Thursday, the veteran backstop will look to rejoin the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the A's. Elias Diaz is starting behind the dish in this one.

X-rays on Cervelli's left wrist did not reveal any broken bones, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cervelli appears to have escaped with a bruise after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist during Tuesday's game. It remains to be seen how much time the issue will force him to miss; it wouldn't be surprising to see him get Wednesday's game off ahead of Thursday's scheduled off day.

Cervelli left Tuesday's game after getting hit by a pitch on his left wrist.

EDGE Analysis

He initially stayed in the game but came out after pitcher Adrian Sampson threw two pitches to the next batter, Bryan Reynolds. Cervelli, who has played in 23 of 26 games, is off to a slow start, slashing .175/.241/.238. Elias Diaz stands to see the bulk of playing time at catcher if Cervelli is forced to miss time.

Cervelli is not starting Sunday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Cervelli is still the primary catcher now that Elias Diaz is back from illness, but he may find himself in the lineup slightly less frequently. Diaz starts Sunday for the third time in seven games.