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Kieboom went 5-for-7 with a double, three home runs, four runs scored and five RBI in Low-A Hagerstown's 22-4 rout of Lexington on Sunday.

On the same day the major-league squad was crushing the Mets, its Low-A affiliate was setting a new Sally League record by banging out 30 hits in a game, with Kieboom leading the way. The Nats' No. 5 prospect is hitting an impressive .333/.413/.580 through 21 games for Hagerstown, and the 19-year-old may not be long for the level if he keeps raking. Kieboom's ability to hit for power was the biggest question mark in his profile when he was drafted, but so far in 2017 he seems to be putting those doubts to rest.

Suarez is not in the lineup Monday against the Pirates.

Suarez will head to the bench to take a breather after starting each of the last 10 games for the Reds. Scooter Gennett will take over at third base in his stead.

Rendon went 6-for-6 with three home runs and 10 RBI in Sunday's win over the Mets.

It was an absolute performance for the ages by Rendon, whose 10 RBI on the day set a new Nationals record. In addition to driving in 10, his three-home-run performance was his first multi-homer game of his big-league career. Rendon's game on Sunday will be a strong candidate all year for the best single-game performance by any major-league player this season.

Muncy signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.

Muncy, a 26-year-old utility man, was a non-roster invitee with the A's this spring, though he didn't make the team and was eventually released at the end of spring training. He has a career major-league slash line of .195/.290/.321 across two seasons (96 games) with the A's. Muncy was added to Triple-A Oklahoma City's roster, where he'll likely spend the year.

LeMahieu is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

LeMahieu will take a seat for just the second time all year as Pat Valaika takes over at second base in his stead. The 28-year-old is slashing .271/.361/.376 through 23 games this season.

Peterson went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's win over the Mets.

Getting the start at second base in place of Brandon Phillips (groin), Peterson chipped in his second straight two-hit game. Phillips is expected back in action Friday, however, likely sending Peterson and his .652 OPS through 18 games back to the bench.

Arenado went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to Washington.

Sporting a .314/.368/.663 slash line with 15 runs, seven home runs, 16 RBI and a .431 wOBA, Arenado has been as advertised to start 2017. He boasts a coveted high-floor, high-ceiling combo and is in the heart of his prime.

Rendon is not in the Nationals' Thursday lineup against the Rockies, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

Rendon has not yet homered but was showing more signs of life earlier in the week, including a 3-for-4 Monday effort. He'll yield to Wilmer Difo at third base, though he's expected to get back in the lineup Friday.

Peterson replaced Brandon Phillips (groin) at second base in the second inning of Wednesday's win over the Mets, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI.

Phillips isn't expected to miss much time, but Peterson should get at least one start at second base Thursday while the veteran is recuperating. Assuming he does get the nod at the keystone over Emilio Bonifacio, Peterson could be a useful DFS punt play Thursday despite his soft .211/.302/.316 slash line through 43 plate appearances this season.

Reynolds was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Reynolds will give the Mets an extra infield option off the bench after Lucas Duda (elbow) and Wilmer Flores (knee) were placed on the disabled list a few days ago. Only Duda was an everyday starter of the two, and it's expected that Jay Bruce will see most of the at-bats at first base in his stead. As a result, Reynolds doesn't figure to be in line for regular starts with the big club, despite his hot start to the season with Las Vegas, where he hit .300 over 55 plate appearances.