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Segura went 2-for-5 with an RBI single, a stolen base and a run in a win over the White Sox on Wednesday.

Segura continues to do plenty of damage out of the two hole, as he's now hit safely in six of his last seven games. The hot-hitting shortstop has racked up four doubles and eight RBI during that stretch, pushing his April line to an impressive .303/.330/.449 over 94 plate appearances.

Candelario is not in the lineup against the Pirates on Thursday.

Candelario will spend getaway day on the bench after going 4-for-10 with three extra-base hits, including a home run, during both games of Wednesday's doubleheader. Niko Goodrum will start at third base and bat fifth in his stead.

Moncada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.

Moncada put a charge into a Felix Hernandez changeup to lead off the game for the White Sox. It was his fifth homer of the season and first time leading off a game with a four-bagger. The switch-hitting second baseman is starting to make an impact. Eight of his last 10 hits have gone for extra bases, including his last five. That's raised his slugging percentage to .524.

Bregman went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Angels.

The Astros were flummoxed over the first 3.2 innings by Angels starter Nick Tropeano, who retired the first 11 batters faced before losing command in the fourth. He walked two batters and hit another before a four-seamer to Bregman caught too much of the plate and was roped for a bases-clearing double. That provided all the space Justin Verlander needed to secure his fourth win of the season. The 24-year-old third baseman has hit safely in seven of the last eight, going 12-for-33 (.364) with four doubles and six RBI.

Robinson is in line to start regularly at second base while Adrian Beltre (hamstring) is sidelined, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Robinson had moved into a bench role with the return of Delino DeShields, but he'll be thrusted back into a full-time role with yet another injury hitting the Rangers' starting nine. Isaiah Kiner-Falefa will be the direct replacement for Beltre by moving from second base to third base, but Robinson should see a nice boost in his playing time once again, at least until Rougned Odor (hamstring) returns. Robinson hasn't done much with his opportunities this season, batting just .175 with five RBI in 57 at-bats.

Donaldson (shoulder) moved to long toss and will be required to throw across the diamond before embarking on a rehab assignment, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Donaldson was able to resume throwing last week and appears to be nearing a rehab assignment by this weekend if he continues on this progression. Expect another update once he proves that he can handle the throw from third to first in the coming days.

Duffy (hamstring) is scheduled to play a simulated game at High-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Duffy was placed on the 10-day disabled list last week with a right hamstring strain, but it doesn't look as though he'll be in store for an extended absence. The third baseman came out of a workout Tuesday feeling fine and will ramp up his activity another level Wednesday. If all goes well during the simulated game, Duffy could stick with Charlotte or head to Triple-A Durham for a rehab game Thursday before returning from the DL when first eligible Friday or soon thereafter.

Escobar went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI against the Yankees on Tuesday.

Escobar batted cleanup for the second time this season with left-handed pitcher CC Sabathia on the mound and took advantage by posting his first three-hit performance of the season. Though he has only two home runs, he has a 38 percent hard contact rate which has resulted in a .534 slugging percentage. With Jorge Polanco serving an 80-game suspension, Escobar should have the opportunity to maintain his solid early season performance while seeing consistent at-bats.

Robinson entered Tuesday's game at third base after Adrian Beltre was removed due to a hamstring injury.

Beltre had hit what looked like a sure double, but pulled up on his way to first base and immediately walked off the field after time was called. It wouldn't be shocking to see the 39-year-old miss some time due to the injury. Robinson is listed as fourth on the depth chart at third, but injuries elsewhere has necessitated a lineup adjustment that could pave the way for Robinson to play third for as long as Beltre needs. He has just four hits in his last 38 at-bats and is hitting just .175 for the season.

Manager John Gibbons said Donaldson (shoulder) could embark on a minor-league rehab assignment later in the week, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Donaldson, who recently resumed throwing, continues to make solid progress as works his way back from inflammation in his throwing shoulder. The Blue Jays are expected to reevaluate him Wednesday, and if everything checks out, the stud third baseman could be cleared to return to game action by the end of the week. A timetable for his return to the big-league lineup will hopefully come into focus once he kicks off a rehab assignment.