Pierzynski is out of the Braves' lineup Friday.

This is just a standard day off for the veteran catcher, as he has started the last five games, notching three extra-base hits over that span. Ryan Lavarnway will get the start behind the dish Friday and hit eighth against the Phillies.

Pierzysnki is not in the starting lineup against the Pirates on Friday night.

With lefty Francisco Liriano on the mound, the Braves will give Ryan Lavarnway the start behind the plate Friday night.

Pierzynski isn't in Sunday's lineup against the Mets, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The veteran backstop is likely just receiving a scheduled afternoon off Sunday following six straight starts behind the plate. Ryan Lavarnway will receive the start in his place, batting eighth for the Braves.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Pierzynski will receive a regular day off after starting back-to-back games behind the plate, but should be available in a pinch-hit situation, if needed. Christian Bethancourt will man the backstop in his stead.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Thursday.

He is the primary catcher in Atlanta, but will get the day off in a day game after a night game. Christian Bethancourt will get the start Thursday.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Saturday against the Pirates.

With lefty Jeff Locke on the mound for the Pirates, Fredi Gonzalez opted to start Christian Bethancourt behind the plate. Pierzynski has struggled against left handers this season, batting just .125 over 16 at-bats.

Pierzynski hit a pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning Wednesday against Arizona.

Unfortunately, the homer off D-Backs closer Brad Ziegler only cut one run off a 9-7 lead, so it wasn't enough for a comeback. Nonetheless, after undergoing a rapid cooling phase, Pierzynski has bounced back a bit, with a four-game hitting streak -- two of those being pinch hits.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Wednesday.

This is just a standard day off for Pierzynski, who had a two-RBI hit in Tuesday's game. Christian Bethancourt will get the start behind the dish and hit eighth Wednesday.

Pierzynski will be held out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

Manager Fredi Gonzalez elected to give Christian Bethancourt a second consecutive start, but with the young catcher still hitting below the Mendoza Line for the season, Pierzynski should continue to see the larger portion of the timeshare behind the plate. The 38-year-old isn't nearly the defensive presence that Bethancourt is, but his .255/.299/.396 at least gives the Braves a modicum of offense from the catcher spot.

Pierzynski is not in the lineup Saturday against the Giants.

May has been a disastrous month for Pierzynski (.131/.185/.180), and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him sit Sunday as well with lefty Madison Bumgarner due up for San Francisco.

Pierzynski is not in the lineup Tuesday for the second straight day.

Pierzynski was held out Monday with left-hander Brett Anderson on the mound, and he will sit Tuesday for the second day in a row with an even tougher left-hander -- Clayton Kershaw -- on the mound for the Dodgers. Christian Bethancourt will get another start behind the plate Tuesday night.

Pierzynski is not in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.

Christian Bethancourt will get the nod against lefty Brett Anderson as Pierzysnki sits following two straight starts. The 38-year-old Pierzynski seemed to have fallen behind Bethancourt there toward the middle of May -- he sat five times in an eight-game stretch -- but he's started six of the last eight.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Friday against the Brewers.

This would seem to just be a standard day off for Pierzynski. Alex Wood was scratched and Eric Stults will make the start Friday, so the Braves may have opted to go with the defensive-minded Christian Bethancourt to try to lessen the downgrade at pitcher.

Pierzynski is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.

Pierzynski will get the day off following an 0-for-3 night at the plate Wednesday and four straight starts. Christian Bethancourt will start behind the dish Thursday, bating eighth for the Braves.

Pierzynski is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Pierzynski will sit in favor of Christian Bethancourt for a second straight game and for the fourth time in six games. The dip in playing time has coincided with Pierzynski's bat cooling -- he's gone just 4-for-29 with zero extra-base hits to begin May.

Pierzynski is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Pierzynski will sit in favor of Christian Bethancourt for a second straight game and for the fourth time in six games. The dip in playing time has coincided with Pierzynski's bat cooling -- he's gone just 4-for-29 with zero extra-base hits to begin May.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Pierzysnki will give way to Christian Bethancourt behind the plate after an 0-for-5 showing in Tuesday's loss. While the 38-year-old Pierzynski does still seem to have a slight leg up in terms of playing time, he's just 4-for-29 to begin May and it's possible he and Bethancourt could be used in a more even timeshare moving forward.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals.

Pierzynski is starting to lose steam from his hot start to the season, and Christian Bethancourt is beginning to take back starts as a result. A 1-for-12 showing over his last four games has dropped Pierzynski's batting average to .323, and it should only plunge further from here. Those who rostered him after the impressive early-season production should begin to explore other options at catcher.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, David O'Brien of the Atkabta Journal-Constitution reports.

Pierzynski hasn't seen that many games as a regular for the Braves, starting 17 out of 29 games for them despite raking with a .323/.356/.508 slash line. Defensive specialist Christian Bethancourt will get the start instead against Doug Fister.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Wednesday.

This is just a standard day off for Pierzynski, who has started four of the last five games for Atlanta. Christian Bethancourt will get the start at catcher and hit sixth Wednesday.