Ryan Hanigan (oblique) is out of the lineup again Sunday.

It's the third straight game he's missed with a left oblique strain. The Reds don't think the ailment is serious, but it's not clear when Hanigan will return to action.

Ryan Hanigan was scratched from Friday's Cactus League game because of a left oblique injury.

The Reds don't think at the moment that it's a serious strain, but oblique ailments have a tendency to linger, so you never know. Devin Mesoraco is taking Hanigan's spot in Friday's lineup.

Ryan Hanigan is not in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Giants.

Dioner Navarro will make the start behind the plate and catch Mike Leake. Brandon Phillips is hitting leadoff again Wednesday and will be followed by Zack Cozart, Joey Votto, Ryan Ludwick, Jay Bruce, Todd Frazier, Navarro, Drew Stubbs and Leake.

Ryan Hanigan went 1-for-4 in his return to the Reds' starting lineup on Wednesday night.

Hanigan wound up missing just one game with a bruised shoulder. The 32-year-old catcher has posted a stellar .370 on-base percentage in 108 games this season while playing solid defense behind the plate. He has truly played an important role in the Reds' success.

Ryan Hanigan returned to action on Wednesday September 26.

Ryan Hanigan (shoulder) is expected back in the lineup Wednesday.

Hanigan left Sunday's game with a bruised shoulder and won't play Tuesday, but it's clearly not a big deal. Dioner Navarro is getting the start Tuesday.

Ryan Hanigan contributed a bases-loaded double in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.

The three sixth-inning tallies were the only runs the Reds could muster, but it's all they needed. Hanigan has quietly had a nice year, batting .288/.375/.356 for Cincy.

Ryan Hanigan is batting just .286/.355/.321 this year.

And yet, for whatever reason, he continues to draw more playing time than the younger and more talented Devin Mesoraco. Hanigan has started 16 games at catcher this year for the Reds. Mesoraco has started only 11.

Ryan Hanigan will start at catcher for the Reds on Opening Day against the Marlins.

Devin Mesoraco is clearly the better talent, but Reds manager Dusty Baker tends to march to the beat of his own drum and is likely to give the veteran Hanigan far too much playing time throughout the 2012 campaign.

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Angels are targeting Reds' catcher Ryan Hanigan on the trade market.

The Angels would likely have to pay a heavy price, as Hanigan signed a three-year, $4 million extension in February and is under team control through 2014. Rosenthal notes that the Reds could re-sign free agent catcher Ramon Hernandez, but it's worth noting that they also have youngsters Devin Mesoraco and Yasmani Grandal in the pipeline.

Ryan Hanigan is out of Friday's lineup against the Brewers due to back spasms.

Consider him day-to-day right now. Ramon Hernandez will start behind the plate Friday and bat seventh against left-hander Randy Wolf.

Ryan Hanigan went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Cincinnati's 4-1 win over the Rockies on Friday.

The multi-RBI night was Hanigan's eighth of the season. That's a lot for someone who has driven in just 31 runs. Batting .268/.359/.360, Hanigan should again be a part of Cincinnati's backstop duo in 2012. Whether or not he's joined by Ramon Hernandez or Devin Mesoraco remains up in the air, however.

Ryan Hanigan went 3-for-4 with two walks in the Reds' 5-4 victory over the Nationals on Sunday.

He's been looking great the past two weeks, hitting 13-for-27 (.481) since August 13. The solid back-up catcher is now batting .270/.366/.371 with a terrific 29/34 K/BB mark.

Ryan Hanigan went 4-for-4 with a double and three singles in Thursday's loss to the Nationals.

Brandon Phillips had three hits on the night, as the due compiled seven of the Reds' eight base knocks. Hanigan evidently wants more playing time, as he belted two homers while driving in five in his last start. He'll continue to receive a little less playing time than Ramon Hernandez going forward, however.

Ryan Hanigan went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk to lead the Reds to a 4-3 win over the Rays on Wednesday.

The homer was Hanigan's first since he hit two in his second game of the season back on April 3. He hasn't come close to matching Ramon Hernandez at the plate these last couple of months, but manager Dusty Baker has continued to give his two catchers equal time anyway.

Ryan Hanigan (back) is in the Reds' lineup for Wednesday's matinee against the Mariners.

Hanigan hasn't played since Saturday due to a back strain. He'll bat seventh Wednesday against Rays' right-hander James Shields.

Ryan Hanigan is currently sidelined with a back strain.

Hanigan last played Saturday against the Orioles. Ramon Hernandez will start behind the dish for now, but Hanigan hopes to return to the lineup Wednesday to catch Edinson Volquez's start against the Rays.

Ryan Hanigan (hand) drew two walks Monday in his return to the Reds' starting lineup.

Hanigan was sidelined all weekend after taking a pitch off his hand during Friday's game. He only suffered a minor bruise, which is mostly healed by now.

Ryan Hanigan (hand) was unavailable to start for the second straight game Sunday.

The Reds wanted him to catch Travis Wood, but Hanigan's hand is still bothering him. "It's got some fluid in there. It's tender," Hanigan said. "Nothing to be too concerned about, I can play. I'm trying to get one more day. Hopefully, it will be significantly better tomorrow. If something were to happen, I could play." Ramon Hernandez is behind the plate Sunday.

X-rays on Ryan Hanigan's hand came back negative and he is available to pinch hit on Saturday.

Hanigan took a pitch off his hand on Friday, but it looked worse than it actually was. He will be fine to catch on Sunday against the Cardinals.