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Newman is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Newman started the first six games of the season and has a hit in all but one contest, going 5-for-23 with a triple, three doubles, five RBI and a run. Hoy Park will shift to shortstop Friday in place of Newman, while Diego Castillo starts at the keystone.

Segura (hand) isn't starting Friday's game against the Marlins.

Segura was hit by a pitch on his hand Wednesday, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but Bryson Stott will shift to the keystone while Johan Camargo starts at third base.

Reynolds' contract was selected by the Mets on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Reynolds rejoined the Mets on a minor-league deal during the offseason, but he'll move up to the big-league club to provide depth after Mark Canha (illness) and Brandon Nimmo (illness) landed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday. Reynolds hasn't appeared in the majors since he played three games with the Royals in 2020, and he'll likely head back to Triple-A Syracuse once Canha or Nimmo are cleared to return.

Davis is batting seventh as the designated hitter Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Davis will make his third start of the season Friday, all of which have come as the designated hitter, but it's the first time he'll start against a right-handed pitcher (Zach Davies). The Mets have already started four different players at designated hitter this year, with Pete Alonso, Robinson Cano and Dominic Smith also seeing time. Davis should continue to see most of his playing time against left-handers and may not see much action in the field while the rest of the lineup remains healthy.

Peterson went 1-for-2 with two walks, a run and a stolen base in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals.

Peterson had not picked up a hit prior to Thursday, but he finally got on the board with an infield single in the fourth inning. While Peterson has not made much contact, he has reached base four times via the walk and is one of just 13 players league-wide who has recorded more than one steal. He figures to remain on the favorable end of a third-base platoon with Mike Brosseau until Luis Urias (quad) is ready to play.

Machado went 5-for-6 with a home run, four runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in Thursday's 12-1 rout of Atlanta.

Machado entered Thursday with six hits in 26 at-bats, and he almost matched that hit total in just six trips to the plate Thursday. The veteran third baseman recorded a base knock in each of his first five trips to the plate before flying out in his final at-bat in the eighth inning. It was just the second time in his career that Machado has managed five hits in one game, and he sweetened his stat line with a pair of steals and a seventh-inning two-run homer. With the huge performance, Machado upped his season batting average over 100 points from .231 to .344.

Senzel's absence from the lineup Thursday is not related to injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Senzel collided with Tommy Pham in the outfield and has been out the lineup the last two games. However, the Reds have not announced an injury and manager David Bell confirmed that Senzel's absence is not related to a health issue. Jake Fraley will draw the start in center field Thursday in Senzel's absence, while Colin Moran will enter the lineup as the designated hitter.

Senzel isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

The Reds haven't indicated that Senzel is hurt after he was involved in a collision Tuesday, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive day. Jake Fraley will start in center field while Colin Moran serves as the designated hitter Thursday.

Anderson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Anderson was included in the lineup in each of the Marlins' previous four games, going a collective 2-for-14 at the plate while drawing three starts in right field and one at third base. Avisail Garcia missed the past two games with a back issue has returned to the lineup Thursday, meaning Anderson's run as an everyday player is likely over. Anderson should still play regularly against left-handed pitching and make an occasional start against right-handed pitching when manager Don Mattingly wants to extend rest to one of the team's regulars.

McMahon (calf) will start at third base and bat sixth Thursday against the Cubs, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

McMahon was absent from Tuesday's win over the Rangers due to calf soreness, but he'll be back in action for Thursday's series opener against the Cubs. He's gone 3-for-14 with two doubles, three runs, an RBI and six strikeouts in his first four games of the season.