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Brewers shortstop Jean Segura went 2 for 4 in Saturday's loss to Arizona. 

Segura also scored two of the team's three runs on the day. He's scored four runs in the last four games and has hit in three straight. 

Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado continued his recent power surge in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Phillies. Arenado went 2 for 4 with his 11th home run of the year.

Arenado's solo shot in the top of the second tied the game at one. It was his fourth home run in his last six games.

Making his rehab debut on Friday, Nationals infielder Anthony Rendon went 1 for 4 with a single and three strikeouts, playing seven innings for Double-A Harrisburg.

The team has not released an update timetable for Rendon to return, as he recovers from a knee and oblique injury.

Cody Asche is the Phillies' new starting left fielder, manager Ryne Sandberg said Friday. Sandberg also said Ben Revere will move to right field and get "spot starts" in center field, per the Philadelphia Daily News.

Asche was recalled from the minors Friday after playing 15 games in left field for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. To clear a roster spot, outfielder Grady Sizemore was designated for assignment.

Sizemore saw most of his playing time in right field, but this news also impacts Jeff Francoeur, who has started a team-high 25 games in right field. 

Nationals infielder Anthony Rendon is beginning a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Friday, according to the Washington Times. Rendon, who is batting second and starting at second base Friday, is scheduled to play 5-7 innings.

CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reported Friday that Rendon is believed to be 7-10 days away from returning. Rendon has been on the disabled list all season recovering from knee and oblique injuries.

The Phillies have wasted no time getting Cody Asche into the lineup after promoting him. He is set to play left field and bat sixth Friday night against visiting Colorado.

Asche had been sent to the minors to learn his craft in the outfield. He hopes to return with a hotter stick - he was on a 3-for-29 slide before leaving.

Brewers shortstop Jean Segura was activated off the 15-day disabled list Friday. Segura has been out since May 13 due to a broken finger. 

Luis Sardinas saw most of the playing time at shortstop in Segura's absence. Sergura is batting .243 with one home run, two triples, four RBI, six runs and two stolen bases in his last 10 games.

He returned to the starting lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks, batting sixth.

Nationals infielder Anthony Rendon is believed to be 7-10 days away from returning, CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reported Friday. He began playing in extended spring games Wednesday.

Rendon has been on the disabled list all season recovering from knee and oblique injuries.

The Phillies recalled outfield/third baseman Cody Asche from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Asche was sent to the minors on May 11 to work in the outfield. He hit .295 with one home run, three doubles, three RBI, six walks and nine strikeouts in 15 games. He played all 15 games in left field.

Nationals infielder Anthony Rendon was able to play five innings of an extended spring training game on Wednesday, manager Matt Williams said per The Washington Post.

Rendon, who is working his way back from an oblqiue strain, took a couple of at-bats and played in the field for all of the innings after his second at-bat. 

"It's important. It helps you get your legs under you," Williams said. "…there's no way to simulate that other than to play. He felt good. His legs felt good."

Rendon is scheduled to get the day off on Thursday and the team will re-evaluate his health.