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Muncy is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

The Dodgers are stacking their lineup with right-handed bats against Padres southpaw Matt Strahm, so Muncy will find his way to the bench and will be replaced by everyday player Cody Bellinger at first base. Enrique Hernandez takes over in center field.

LeMahieu (thumb) was able to participate in pregame batting practice Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

LeMahieu has been out since May 14 with a left thumb sprain but has recently been able to play catch and hit without pain. The Rockies haven't announced when he'll be activated from the disabled list, but he's certainly trending in a positive direction.

McMahon was recalled and is in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

He will start at second base and bat seventh against right-hander Tyler Mahle. The 23-year-old McMahon was an incredibly frustrating player to own in fantasy earlier this season, as he was on the bench more often than not and he did little when given an opportunity. His outlook is brighter this time around -- for playing time at least -- with DJ LeMahieu on the shelf with a thumb injury.

Senzel (vertigo) is making progress at the Reds' extended spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona, taking batting practice and fielding ground balls without incident, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.

The next step for Senzel will be to play in extended spring training games. The Reds haven't indicated whether Senzel will need to go on a rehab assignment at lower minor-league levels before reporting back to Triple-A Louisville. This has pushed back any possible promotion to the majors, however. Chances are the Reds won't call him up until late summer, barring another injury to Eugenio Suarez.

Arenado went 1-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run in Friday's win over the Reds.

The 27-year-old took Sal Romano deep to center field for his first home run in nearly three weeks. While Arenado is well off his normal power pace, he's walking and making hard contact at the highest rates of his career. Keep in mind that he's played just 19 games at home to this point (27 on the road).

Suarez went 2-for-3 with a single and a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

After hitting a grand slam in the finale of the Pirates series, Suarez want yard again in the opener in Colorado. Amazingly, Suarez ranks first in the National League in RBI with 40 despite having missed more than two weeks in April with a fractured thumb. He will continue to have plenty of chances to drive in runs while batting behind Joey Votto and Scooter Gennett.

Suarez went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

Suarez continues to make a case for being the most underrated player in baseball. Despite missing more than two weeks in April a thumb injury, Suarez leads the Reds in RBI with 38 and ranks third on the team in homers with eight. He has 24 RBI in May alone.

Muncy is starting at first base and hitting eighth Wednesday against the Rockies.

Muncy looked poised to lose out on most of his playing time with Justin Turner returning from the disabled list, but the 27-year-old is set make his fifth consecutive start at first base, with the Dodgers opting to shift Cody Bellinger to center field. Through 29 games this season, Muncy owns a respectable .240/.356/.507 line with five homers and 15 RBI.

LeMahieu (thumb) played catch from 50 feet Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

LeMahieu has a small fracture in his left thumb, so the fact that he was able to wear a glove and catch with that hand is a positive sign. However, according to the Denver Post, LeMahieu may need up to three weeks to make it back.

Wong inked a minor-league deal with the Mets on Monday, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

Wong will head to Double-A Binghamton after agreeing to a minor-league contract. The 30-year-old shortstop spent the majority of his 2017 season at Double-A Arkansas, where he slashed .241/.360/.287 with a pair of homers and 29 RBI.