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Newman isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Newman started in the last three games and went 2-for-11 with a run. Hoy Park will take over at shortstop and bat ninth Thursday.

Madrigal isn't starting Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Madrigal drew starts in the last four games and went 5-for-15 with a double, two runs and an RBI. Jonathan Villar will shift to second base while Patrick Wisdom starts at the hot corner.

Escobar went 2-for-3 with a walk and a double in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.

The veteran infielder is thriving in his first season as the Mets' starting third baseman, slashing .317/.462/.537 through 12 games with an 11:10 BB:K. Escobar's still looking for his first homer of the year, but eight of his 13 hits (seven doubles and a triple) have gone for extra bases, so it's only a matter of time before he goes yard.

Hayes went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.

Hayes delivered Pittsburgh's only offense of the game with a two-RBI single in the eighth inning. After a hot start to the campaign, Hayes has slowed a bit of late, collecting only five hits in his last 25 at-bats. Even so, he's provided production across the board with five runs scored, four RBI and two stolen bases across 12 games.

Arenado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Marlins.

After striking out in his first three at-bats against Sandy Alcantara, Arenado turned on an Anthony Bender fastball in the top of the ninth inning to produce the game's only offense. The veteran third baseman has five homers through his first 10 games this season to go along with a blistering .368/.442/.895 slash line, 14 RBI and 10 runs scored.

McMahon went 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI during Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Rockies.

McMahon was hitless over the first two games of the series but provided his second multi-hit game of the campaign Wednesday. The 27-year-old inked a six-year, $70 million extension with the Rockies during spring training and has a .225/.326/.425 slash line with one home run, five doubles, seven RBI and six runs through 11 games.

Reynolds was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Reynolds' contract was selected by the Mets on Friday, but he didn't have any plate appearances during his time with the major-league club. Mark Canha (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, so Reynolds will lose his spot on the 40-man roster.

Wisdom isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Wisdom has homered in his last two appearances, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Jonathan Villar will start at the hot corner and bat third.

Farmer will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Wednesday against the Padres.

After moving down to the No. 2 spot in the order in Tuesday's 6-2 loss, Farmer will be back in the table-setting role for the fourth time in five games Wednesday. With Jonathan India (hamstring) landing on the injured list Tuesday, Farmer looks like he'll have security near the top of the order. Farmer is hitting .317 and is getting on base at a .378 clip this season, but the lack of productive and/or healthy bats in the Cincinnati lineup at the moment may not help him pile up runs despite handling leadoff duties.

Riley was placed on the paternity list Wednesday.

Riley is coming off back-to-back games with multi-hit performances, but he'll now spend a few days away from the team following the birth of his child. Travis Demeritte was recalled by Atlanta to provide additional depth, while Orlando Arcia should see an uptick in playing time while Riley is sidelined.