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Suarez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Hitless in his previous three contests, Suarez will be granted the day off against Tanner Roark and the Nationals. Patrick Kivlehan takes over at third base, batting sixth.

Asuaje started at second and batted second Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in a win over the Tigers.

The 25-year-old has started two consecutive games since being recalled from the minors, and he appears to be taking over at the keystone for the Padres while Yangervis Solarte (oblique) recovers on the disabled list. Asuaje didn't offer much power or speed during his 62-game stint with Triple-A El Paso, but if he can carry over his ability to get on base (.369 OBP) to the majors, then there is some potential for run production if he continues to bat second in the lineup.

Rendon went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, two walks and two runs Friday against the Reds.

Rendon slammed his 14th homer of the year to put the Nationals on the board in the fourth inning of a home win. After a decent month of April, he's been on fire the last two months, and his .291/.395/.540 slash line has made him one of the top third base options in the league.

Asuaje was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Friday, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

With Yangervis Solarte (oblique) landing on the disabled list, Asuaje was recalled to offer some extra infield depth. The 25-year-old went hitless in two at-bats as a pinch hitter for the Padres earlier in the season, though he owns a .250/.369/.373 triple slash with an impressive 33:40 K:BB in 228 at-bats with El Paso in 2017. He could be in line for some regular playing time at second base in Solarte's absence if he's able to hold his own.

Peterson was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Peterson will replace Rio Ruiz on the roster, who was sent back to Triple-A after struggling mightily at the plate in June. The 27-year-old, who slashed just .194/.293/.259 with zero homers and two steals in 42 games with the big club earlier in the season, will fill a utility role for the Braves.

Senzel was promoted to Double-A Pensacola on Wednesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The first-round draft pick (2016) continued to mash in his first taste of the High-A level this season, batting .302 while lashing out 32 extra-base hits and driving home 31 runs. Senzel will now get the opportunity to strut his stuff at the next level, where he'll continue his development as one of the organization's top prospects. His progression likely has him on track for a MLB debut sometime later in the 2018 season.

Reynolds was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old infielder had been recalled on June 16 but only logged four plate appearances in that span. With Zack Wheeler (biceps) landing on the disabled list, the Mets opted to add more bullpen depth rather than keep another bench bat around, so Reynolds will head back to the minors to make room on the active roster for reliever Erik Goeddel. Reynolds will likely continue to shuttle between the two levels as needed for the reminder of the season.

Rendon (neck) will start at third base and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Marlins, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Much to the relief of fantasy owners, Rendon only ended up missing one game due to the neck stinger he sustained early in Monday's contest. The Nationals have an off day Thursday, so if Rendon's injury was truly a serious concern, it's likely the team would have held him out of the lineup in the series finale. With Rendon seemingly at full strength, Stephen Drew, who filled in admirably for the third baseman with five hits and four RBI the last two games, will settle back into a bench role.

Rendon (neck) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.comreports.

Rendon was forced out of Monday's game with a pinched nerve, and although the Nationals don't believe it is anything overly serious, he'll get another day to rest up before hopefully returning to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. Stephen Drew is starting at third base in his place.

Rendon (neck) only has a stinger and may be able to play Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN reports.

Rendon was forced to leave Monday's game with a neck injury, and there were concerns that it was serious. Fortunately, it's just a pinched nerve, and the Nationals are hopeful that he'll be able to get the kinks out by Tuesday; even if that's not the case, Rendon's stay on the bench shouldn't be a long one.