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Kieboom went 0-for-4 in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Brewers.

Kieboom is now off to a 5-for-39 (.128 average) start to his MLB career and has struck out in 37.2 percent of his plate appearances while making four errors in the field. Though Trea Turner (finger) is likely multiple weeks away from returning from the injured list, the 14-20 Nationals may have a tough time justifying letting Kieboom work through his struggles at the plate and on defense for much longer at the big-league level. The Nationals are set to activate Anthony Rendon (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, and there's a real possibility that the team sends Kieboom back to the farm in a corresponding move and reinstalls Wilmer Difo as the primary shortstop until Turner returns.

Suarez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three runs in a 12-4 victory against the Giants on Monday.

The Reds jumped all over Giants starter Drew Pomeranz, smashing three bombs against the San Francisco starter in 1.2 innings. Suarez hasn't seen his average above .250 since the middle of April, but he does have a homer in three straight games and seven RBI during that stretch. Behind those strong numbers against the Giants, Suarez is now hitting .231 with 10 homers, 23 RBI and 16 runs in 121 at-bats this season.

Manager Dave Martinez said Rendon (elbow) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, "barring any setbacks," Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Rendon landed on the injured list at the end of April with a bruised elbow, but his stay on the shelf was never expected to be an extended one. He'll look to pick up where he left off prior to landing on the IL; through 20 games this season, Rendon owns a .356/.442/.740 slash line with six homers and 18 RBI.

Senzel took to the leadoff position quite well Monday, homering to lead off both the first and second innings to key the Reds' 12-4 romp over the Giants.

Senzel and the Reds jumped on Giants starter Drew Pomeranz right away, scoring five runs in the first, and this time held onto the lead. Don't be surprised if Senzel is batting leadoff again Wednesday when the Reds face A's lefty Brett Anderson.

Longoria (shoulder) is still on the bench Monday against the Reds, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Reports on Sunday suggested that Longoria may need at least one more day, and that winds up being true. He's still considered day-to-day. Pablo Sandoval starts again at third base.

Senzel will start in center field and serve as the Reds' leadoff man in Monday's game against the Giants.

The Reds are facing a southpaw (Drew Pomeranz) in the series finale with San Francisco, so Monday's lineup shouldn't be viewed as an indication that Senzel has permanently moved into the top spot in the order. That said, the early returns from the rookie have been promising, as he's compensated for a 2-for-11 start to his MLB career with a 4:2 BB:K. If Senzel can continue to get on base at a healthy clip, it's not hard to envision him settling in as the Reds' full-time table setter, given the speed upgrade he would provide over Joey Votto in that capacity.

Farmer hit a pinch-hit homer in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

The homer was Farmer's fifth of the year and second in three days. It was also his first pinch-hit blast, which is important as many of his chances in the future are going to come as a pinch hitter.

Rendon (elbow) could return from the injured list when first eligible Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

The Nationals initially hesitated putting Rendon on the injured list but were compelled to do so after the swelling in his bruised left elbow failed to go away quickly. Rendon felt good after taking batting practice Saturday and took another round Sunday, suggesting his elbow has healed as anticipated.

Longoria is considered day-to-day with left shoulder inflammation, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Longoria was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to the issue and sits Sunday as well. He may remain on the bench Monday, but the Giants don't appear to be anticipating a trip to the injured list at this point.

Longoria (shoulder) remains out Sunday against Cincinnati, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria was scratched Saturday with a left shoulder issue and will sit for at least one more game. His return timeline remains unclear, though he was reportedly available off the bench Saturday, which points to a short absence. Pablo Sandoval gets another start at third base.