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Senzel is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Senzel is 5-for-14 with one triple, one double, nine runs, two RBI and five walks through six games, but he'll take a seat Friday in Arizona. Tyler Naquin will receive the start in center field, batting sixth.

Kieboom was optioned to the alternate training site Friday.

The 23-year-old joined the big-league club for the first three games of the season due to the team's COVID-19 outbreak, and he'll head to the alternate site after going 0-for-1 with a walk in two games. Kieboom figures to head to Triple-A when the minor-league season begins unless the Nats have another emergency situation in the infield.

Longoria is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rockies due to some mild side effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, but he's expected to be available off the bench, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The 35-year-old will head to the bench for the first time after going 7-for-22 with three homers to begin the season. Wilmer Flores will start at third base Friday in Longoria's absence.

Arenado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the 3-1 win over the Brewers on Thursday.

Arenado's home run in the eighth inning off Drew Rasmussen gave the Cardinals the lead. It was fitting that Arenado won the game for the Cardinals in their home opener after they traded for him to be the centerpiece of their offense. The 29-year-old has at least one hit in all seven games this season along with two home runs and five RBI.

Escobar went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer and a pair of walks during Thursday's loss to the Rockies.

Escobar attempted to spark a ninth-inning rally for his team with his long ball against Carlos Estevez, which brought the Diamondbacks within four runs. Unfortunately, that was as close as they would come. It was the first home run and just the second hit of the season for the 32-year-old, who's coming off a down season in 2020 (.212/.270/.335 in 54 games).

Davis (wrist) is not in the lineup for Thursday's home opener against the Marlins.

Davis was hit in the hand by a pitch Tuesday against the Phillies. While his X-rays were negative, he finds himself on the bench for the second straight day. Jonathan Villar will start at third base in his absence.

Farmer picked up his first start of the season Wednesday against the Pirates, going 1-for-4 with a two-run double.

Farmer was giving Eugenio Suarez a day off at shortstop before the Reds' travel day. Suarez's defense has been shaky at times so far, but the Reds still appear committed to playing him there, especially while they're getting such great returns from Jonathan India at second base.

Senzel went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, two runs, two RBI and a walk during Wednesday's 11-4 win over Pittsburgh.

It's the second straight multi-hit game for the 25-year-old and also his fourth consecutive contest with at least one walk. Senzel is 5-for-14 with one triple, nine runs, two RBI and five walks through five games this season.

Additional X-rays on Davis' left wrist were negative, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Initial X-rays were negative, but the Mets wanted to be sure there was nothing broken after Davis was hit by a pitch on the left hand Tuesday. He has been cleared of a serious injury and is considered day-to-day. Luis Guillorme is filling in at third base Wednesday.

Mets manager Luis Rojas said Davis will undergo additional X-rays on his bruised left hand Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Though the initial X-rays Davis underwent Tuesday revealed no structural damage, he apparently had too much inflammation on his hand for the scans to get a clear image. Davis will sit out Wednesday's game in Philadelphia, but the Mets are still viewing him as day-to-day heading into this weekend's series with Miami.