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The Nationals placed Kieboom on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left wrist contusion, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Kieboom wasn't progressing as quickly as hoped after being struck in the hand by a 95 mile-per-hour Zack Wheeler sinker in Monday's game against the Phillies, prompting the Nationals to shutter him for the season. After a rough 11-game cameo with the big club in 2019, the 23-year-old showed slight improvement this season, but his .202/.344/.212 slash line over 122 plate appearances still left much to be desired. Kieboom will likely have to battle for an everyday role at third base in spring training rather than being handed the job outright.

Davis isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Rays.

Davis has gone 0-for-19 with eight walks and 10 strikeouts over the past six games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Todd Frazier will take over at the hot corner.

Riley isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Riley has been a staple in Atlanta's lineup recently, but he'll get a day off Wednesday. Adeiny Hechavarria will start at third base in his place.

Kieboom (hand) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.

Kieboom is dealing with a bruised left hand after a hit-by-pitch forced him out of Monday's contest. He sat out both games of Tuesday's twin bill, and he'll remain sidelined for the series finale against the Phillies. Brock Holt will start at the hot corner Wednesday.

Farmer started at shortstop and went 0-for-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Milwaukee.

The shortstop spot has been a black hole in the Cincinnati lineup for much of September, so manager David Bell opted to give Farmer a look at the position in the hope he might provide a spark. The move didn't pay off, with the hitless showing dropping Farmer's season-long average to .259. Farmer will retreat to his normal bench role in the series finale with the Brewers on Wednesday while Freddy Galvis starts at shortstop.

Peterson will start in right field and will bat sixth Wednesday against the Reds.

Peterson served as the Brewers' leadoff man in Tuesday's 3-2 win, but he'll slide down the order in the series finale with Avisail Garcia rejoining the lineup. Set to make his fourth straight start Wednesday, Peterson has seemingly displaced Luis Urias in the lineup, at least against right-handed pitching.

Davis went 0-for-3 with a walk Tuesday in the Mets' 5-2 win over the Rays.

Since churning out three extra-base knocks Sept. 16 against the Phillies, Davis has gone 0-for-19 over his subsequent six starts to drop his season average to .250. He's still racked up eight walks over that same stretch, so Davis shouldn't be in any danger of moving down from his top-three spot in the everyday lineup.

Muncy went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a win over Oakland on Tuesday.

Muncy put the Dodgers ahead for good with a two-run shot in the third inning. The long ball was Muncy's first since Sept. 4 and 11th overall on the campaign. The 30-year-old has struggled with a .191 average this season but has maintained a respectable .333 OBP thanks to taking 37 walks in 231 plate appearances.

Segura went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 5-1 loss to the Nationals during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

He then went 1-for-3 with a walk in the nightcap. While Segura's .269 batting average and two steals through 50 games might seem disappointing, the 30-year-old's .357 OBP and .440 SLG would be his highest marks since 2016, and his seven homers, 23 RBI and 27 runs have provided solid fantasy value.

Kieboom (hand) remains on the bench for the second half of Tuesday's doubleheader against Philadelphia.

A bruised hand following a hit-by-pitch forced Kieboom out of Monday's game, and he'll be on the bench for both of Tuesday's games. Brock Holt starts at the hot corner this time around.