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Kieboom is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Kieboom is on the bench for the third time in four games to begin the season, but it's worth noting that he's been nursing a groin issue that has rendered him unable to play the field for now. The rookie is still available to serve as a designated hitter, but because the Nationals prefer to use Howie Kendrick in that capacity, at-bats have been hard to come by for Kieboom. At least until the Nationals are more comfortable with Kieboom's health, Asdrubal Cabrera looks primed to serve as the team's top option at the hot corner.

Suarez went 0-for-11 with a walk and four strikeouts while starting all three games of the Reds' season-opening series against the Tigers.

Suarez's availability for the start of the season looked to be in jeopardy after he required right shoulder surgery in January, but baseball's four-plus-month hiatus allowed him to enter summer camp at full health. The 29-year-old still appeared to be rusty against Detroit, but after a 49-homer 2019 season, he'll have a long leash as he looks to escape the slump. Suarez will remain in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Cubs, slotting in as the No. 3 hitter versus southpaw Jon Lester.

Senzel (illness) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Senzel fell ill prior to Sunday's series finale with the Tigers and was scratched from the lineup, and it appears he's still feeling under the weather 24 hours later. Phillip Ervin will draw the start in Senzel's stead, slotting in as the Reds' leadoff man and center fielder.

Escobar went 1-for-12 with five strikeouts while starting in the first three games of the Diamondbacks' season-opening series with the Padres.

The Padres' pitching staff has gotten the better of the Diamondbacks' hitters thus far in the four-game set, as Arizona scored only six runs in total through three contests. Escobar's slow start looms larger than normal in an abbreviated campaign, but his outstanding production over his prior one and a half seasons with Arizona should give fantasy managers faith that he'll heat up sooner rather than later.

Riley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 14-1 win over the Mets.

Riley stretched the Braves' lead to 12-1 with his sixth-inning long ball, his first of the season. The 23-year-old is expected to share third-base duties with Johan Camargo during the 2020 campaign.

Machado went 0-for-3 with two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Machado was intentionally walked by Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Ginkel in the seventh inning, and proceeded to work a double-steal with Fernando Tatis. While Machado only picked up five stolen bases in 2019, the Padres have shown a willingness to run rampant on the basepaths with seven steals as a team through three games in 2020. Machado may not be a big part of that, but it could give a slight boost to his RBI count down the line.

Anderson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored against the Phillies on Sunday.

Anderson took Reggie McClain deep in the fifth inning, a big blow in the Marlins 11-run offensive performance. Anderson has started the season well, reaching base three times Saturday prior to his power production Sunday. He'll have the opportunity to build on these performances with a friendly matchup against the Orioles next on the schedule.

Senzel was scratched from Sunday's game against the Tigers since he wasn't feeling well, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

It's a worrying development for the Reds, as Mike Moustakas was scratched and placed on the injured list for similar reasons earlier in the day, and Matt Davidson tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. The fact Senzel remains on the roster is a positive sign, though his availability for the immediate future is now up in the air.

Moustakas (illness) was placed on the injured list Sunday.

He woke up under the weather and was therefore scratched from Sunday's lineup. The fact that the Reds did not specify which injured list Moustakas was placed on suggests it was probably the COVID-19 injured list, although we do not have official confirmation. Josh VanMeter should act as the primary second baseman in the short term.

Senzel was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Tigers.

This is the third iteration of the Reds lineup we've seen today, as Mike Moustakas was scratched after feeling under the weather and now Senzel follows suit, although the reason for his removal is unclear. Freddy Galvis moves up to the No. 7 spot in the order while Travis Jankowski slots into the eight hole while starting in center field.