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Senzel is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Padres.

Senzel has now been out of the lineup for three straight games and started just six of 13 contests since returning from the injured list. He's just 4-for-25 at the plate over that span and could continue to see his playing time squeezed on a Reds club that's been a surprise contender.

Baty went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Brewers.

After taking Adrian Houser deep in the third inning, the rookie third baseman got lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh against left-handed reliever Hoby Milner. Baty snapped a 29-game homer drought, a stretch in which he slashed just .237/.306/.278 with four doubles and 10 RBI. The Mets are committed to the 23-year-old at the hot corner after trading away Eduardo Escobar, but if Baty's struggles continue, it's possible Mark Vientos -- who has seen action at third base in 22 of his 46 games for Triple-A Syracuse this season -- might be called back up to compete with him for playing time.

Davis was ejected from Thursday's game against the Blue Jays after arguing a called third strike to end the third inning, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Davis struck out in each of his at-bats prior to being ejected, ending his modest three-game hitting streak. Casey Schmitt took over at third base.

Arenado (back) is serving as the Cardinals' designated hitter and batting cleanup Thursday versus the Astros.

Arenado has been bothered by lower-back tightness since Tuesday and made an early exit from Wednesday's game because of it, but he feels well enough to fill the DH role in Thursday's series finale versus Houston. Nolan Gorman will cover third base and Brendan Donovan is playing second base.

Segura has been added to the lineup for Thursday's game in Boston, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Segura was supposed to have the night off, but the Marlins need him after Yuli Gurriel (face) and Garrett Cooper (illness) both got scratched. Segura will play third base and bat fifth versus the Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello.

Segura is absent from the lineup Thursday versus the Red Sox.

Jon Berti will start at third base and bat ninth as the Marlins try to pull off a three-game sweep in Boston. This looks to be a planned day off for Segura, who's gone 3-for-9 with a homer and three RBI in two games since he returned Monday from a left hamstring strain.

Rivera is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rays.

The hot-hitting Evan Longoria will start at third base and bat sixth as the Diamondbacks close out this three-game series versus Tampa Bay. Rivera showed well upon his initial call-up to the majors in late April and still holds a shiny .306 batting average on the year, but his lack of power production is preventing him from fully securing everyday at-bats.

Hayes (back) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible July 5, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Hayes landed on the injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Sunday, because of a lower-back issue that kept him out of the Pirates' lineup since Saturday. It's not a serious concern, though, and it sounds like he will be ready to rock for the final stretch of games leading into the All-Star break. Jared Triolo is getting a brief audition at third base in Hayes' absence.

Candelario went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.

It was another productive performance for the switch-hitting third baseman, who extended his hit streak to six games with his first-inning two-bagger. Candelario has been a double machine over the last couple weeks -- nine in his last 14 contests, a stretch in which he's slashing .353/.411/.647 -- while Wednesday's stolen base was his second in as many days. He's stolen only four bags all season, but that does establish a new career high for Candelario.

Rosario (ankle) resumed his rehab assignment June 22 and has gone 4-for-17 with six RBI, three runs and a 4:6 BB:K through five games with Triple-A El Paso this season.

Rosario launched a rehab assignment June 6, but after playing that day, he took the next two weeks off before returning to game action. He's now played four games in total since restarting the rehab assignment and will likely remain with El Paso for close to the maximum 20 days before being activated from the Padres' 60-day injured list. Expect the Padres to option him to El Paso once he's activated.