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Senzel left Wednesday's game against the Brewers with an illness, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Senzel had missed three games last week with a hamstring injury, so his removal Wednesday initially sparked fears that the injury had returned. In that context, an illness is a clear positive for Senzel. The Reds have an off day Thursday, so there's a decent chance Senzel is healthy and ready to play Friday against the Rockies.

Longoria (foot) could be activated on the upcoming road trip that runs from July 26 through Aug. 4, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

He will travel with the team on the three-city trip that begins in San Diego. The plan is for him to ramp up activities starting this weekend, which should give him a chance to be activated on the road trip.

Riley is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Royals.

Since Ender Inciarte was activated from the injured list last week, Riley has sat three of six games. It's a tricky situation for the Braves, because they would like to allow their young slugger to work through some adjustments at the plate (hitting .172 with a 41.3 percent strikeout rate in July), but they are also trying to secure a top seed in the NL playoffs. Inciarte is starting in center field, hitting eighth.

Senzel exited Wednesday's game against the Brewers after singling in the top of the first inning, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

He returned Monday from a hamstring injury, so it's possible that he just re-aggravated that injury. Phillip Ervin replaced him as a pinch runner and should stick in the game as the center fielder. The Reds have an off day Thursday.

Moustakas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Moustakas' absence is likely little more than a routine breather with the 30-year-old having started in each of the past six games and with the Brewers and Reds wrapping up their series with an afternoon contest. Tyler Saladino will fill in for Moustakas at the hot corner.

Segura (heel) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Segura's bruised heel will keep him out of the lineup for a second straight day, but the Phillies' decision to deploy him off the bench in Tuesday's 15-inning win suggests his injury likely isn't a major concern. After a team off day Thursday, Segura should have a decent shot at returning to the starting nine at shortstop for Friday's series opener versus the Braves.

Suarez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Manager David Bell will award Suarez with his first day off since June 2 with the Reds and Brewers concluding their series with an afternoon game. Suarez has been on fire at the dish over his 12 starts since the All-Star break, slashing .333/.423/.905 with seven home runs, 13 RBI, 12 runs and a stolen base. Josh VanMeter will spell Suarez at the hot corner.

Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Reno following Tuesday's loss to the Orioles, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Vargas has only 14 at-bats since the All-Star break, so it's no major surprise to see him headed to the minors with David Peralta (shoulder) nearing his return from the injured list. Vargas has a .260/.296/.391 slash line in 169 at-bats this season.

Donaldson went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Tuesday against the Royals.

Donaldson got the Braves on the board in the first frame, doubling home Dansby Swanson. He followed that up with an RBI single in the ninth inning, pulling the Braves to within one. Donaldson has been very productive at the plate of late, as he now has 15 RBI across his last 11 contests, powered by five home runs. Overall, he's hitting .259/.377/.523 across 411 plate appearances for the campaign.

Suarez went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's 14-6 win over the Brewers.

He took Zach Davies deep in the first inning for a two-run shot, Suarez's third long ball in the last two games and seventh in 12 games since the All-Star break. The 28-year-old is slashing a dazzling .333/.412/.905 during that stretch, and on the season Suarez now has 27 homers and 67 RBI in 99 contests.