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Donaldson was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres with right calf tightness, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Donaldson's left calf was the one that kept him out of action for much of 2018, so this news isn't quite as worrisome as it may initially seem. The Braves are calling his removal precautionary and are considering him day-to-day. Johan Camargo is in line for a starting role until Donaldson returns.

Machado is starting at shortstop for Tuesday's tilt against the Braves.

With Fernando Tatis Jr. on the injured list with a hamstring injury, Machado gets the nod at shortstop for this contest. Machado could find himself manning the position frequently while the Padres' star rookie is out.

Rendon (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Rendon's elbow hasn't improved as much as the Nationals would've hoped, so he'll require a trip to the injured list. The move is retroactive to Saturday, so Rendon will be eligible to come off the shelf beginning May 7. In a corresponding move, Dan Jennings' contract was selected from Double-A Harrisburg.

Longoria went 1-for-2 with a three-run double in Monday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers.

Much to the chagrin of fantasy managers who kept him active this week, Longoria was on the bench for the second day in a row, but he at least made the most of his seventh-inning pinch-hitting opportunity. With two outs and the bases juiced, Longoria laced a double to left field off Dylan Floro to plate the Giants' only runs of the night. Pablo Sandoval drew the start at third base but was lifted after experiencing knee inflammation, so Longoria should be on track to re-enter the lineup Tuesday.

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Reds are considering promoting Senzel for his major-league debut as soon as Friday.

The timing makes sense if the Reds want their top prospect to debut in front of a home crowd that night against the Giants, as the team's next home series won't start until May 14. An ankle issue delayed Senzel's start to the season with Triple-Louisville and cut into his chances to learn center field, but he's reportedly adjusted well to the position. He's hitting .296 with a homer through six games.

Longoria isn't starting Monday's game against the Dodgers, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Longoria was given Sunday's series finale off, and he'll take a seat yet again Monday. Pablo Sandoval draws the start at the hot corner and will bat fifth with Longoria on the bench.

Manager Dave Martinez said Rendon underwent an MRI on his elbow Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The MRI came back clean, confirming Rendon is simply dealing with a bruised elbow. Still, Martinez noted that a trip to the injured list could still be necessary if the third baseman -- who is out of the lineup Monday for the seventh time in eight games -- isn't ready to rejoin the lineup in the coming days.

Manager Don Mattingly admitted Sunday that Anderson will be used in right field for the foreseeable future, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. "Right field turned into kind of a mess," Mattingly said. "[Anderson] kind of solidified that."

Anderson essentially split time between third base and right field in 2018, logging 64 starts at the former position and 89 at the latter. He was expected to settle in primarily at the hot corner this season, but a long-term calf injury to Opening Day right fielder Garrett Cooper coupled with underwhelming runs at the position from Peter O'Brien, Austin Dean and Rosell Herrera has paved the way for Anderson to see more work in the outfield. With 19 starts at third and eight in right field already under his belt, Anderson looks poised to maintain dual eligibility heading into 2020.

Rendon (elbow) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Rendon is set to miss a third straight game -- and his seventh in the last eight contests -- as he continues to nurse a bruised elbow. The issue has reportedly swollen up over the past two days, making a trip to the injured list possible if he doesn't show improvement in the coming days. Howie Kendrick is starting at third base and hitting cleanup in place of Rendon on Monday.

Kieboom went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Padres.

Over a span of three innings, Juan Soto, Victor Robles and Kieboom -- all 21 years old or younger -- went yard for the Nats, offering opponents a glimpse at what they could be dealing with well into the next decade. Kieboom's now slugged two homers in his first three big-league games, but he's also struck out five times in 12 at-bats. He'll get regular playing time at shortstop until Trea Turner (finger) is back, but if the youngster is still producing at that time, he could stick around at second base, his likely long-term home on the Washington infield.