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Newman (forehead) is back in action for Double-A Altoona. He is hitting .261/.328/.353 with one home run and zero steals on one attempt.

The Pirates' potential shortstop of the future was hit in the head by a 94 mph fastball on May 10, but was back in the lineup on May 12 after showing no concussion symptoms. This has been a disappointing start to the season for the 23-year-old, as he was expected to have his way with Double-A pitching in a return trip to the Eastern League. He also has not yet shown any sign that more power is coming.

Arenado went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an RBI double to propel the Rockies over the Dodgers on Sunday.

The stud third baseman wasted no time getting Colorado on the board, sending a 1-2 offering from Julio Urias into left field to plate Charlie Blackmon in the first inning. His encore was the home run off of Sergio Romo in the fifth inning, raising his RBI and run count to 27 each. Arenado continues to one-up himself season after season, with Sunday's showing bringing his OPS up to a career-high .935.

Arenado went 3-for-4 with a two-run double, another two-bagger, a walk and three runs in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Dodgers.

The 26-year-old remains well on pace for a third straight 100-RBI campaign and his current .309 average, .588 slugging percentage and .946 OPS all represent career highs. Arenado put together a solid April, but May has been on another level thus far. Factoring in Thursday's production, he's now hitting .351 with one home run and eight RBI over 39 plate appearances on the month.

Candelario could get sent to Triple-A so he can play every day, Jesse Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Candelario was called up as the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies, and he was not sent down immediately after the game. However, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said "it would be difficult to want to keep him" at the MLB level as a part-time player. That means Candelario could return to Triple-A Iowa in the near future, though he's a candidate to return if the team deals with any injuries.

Altoona manager Michael Ryan said that Newman was diagnosed with a forehead contusion after being struck with a fastball during Wednesday's game.

Newman is experiencing no concussion symptoms and is being viewed as day-to-day, a welcome outcome considering the scary nature of the incident. The 23-year-old shortstop, who is one of the top position prospects in the organization, is hitting .267/.336/.371 with one homer and no steals across 116 plate appearances on the season.

Newman left Wednesday's game for Double-A Altoona after getting hit in the head with a 94 mph fastball, Baseball America's Kyle Glaser reports.

He went down on one knee after getting hit by the pitch, but was able to walk off the field under his own power. It is not surprising that he was lifted, given the nature of the injury. He will likely go through concussion tests, and should be considered day-to-day for now. It had not been an impressive start to the campaign for Newman, who was slashing .267/.330/.371 with one home run in 116 plate appearances entering play Wednesday.

After being called up as the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader, Candelario is expected to remain on the MLB roster, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.

With pitcher Dylan Floro getting optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, Candelario will stick around for more than just a day. The Cubs' No. 4 prospect, Candelario was slashing .340/.443/.649 at Triple-A, so his bat appears to be MLB-ready. He'll provide depth behind Kris Bryant for the time being.

Candelario will start at third base and bat cleanup in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Candelario will step into a prominent spot in his third career major-league start, batting fourth against lefty Kyle Freeland. As the designated 26th man for Tuesday's twin bill, Candelario will have to head back down to the minors following the nightcap. However, Candelario is batting .340/.443/.649 in 115 plate appearances at Triple-A Iowa this season and it may not be long before he forces his way up for good.

Candelario will be added as the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

MLB rules allow teams to add a player to their 25-man rosters for doubleheaders, so the Cubs will call up Candelario. The young third baseman will provide depth on Tuesday, but is likely ticketed for a return to Triple-A Iowa after the two games.

Newman, 23, is hitting .260/.327/.350 with one home run and seven RBI through 24 games for Double-A Altoona.

Newman certainly showed he could handle the bat in 2016, hitting .366 at High-A before ending the season at Double-A. He has returned to the same level with mixed results. While he has an advanced approach at the dish, he managed just five home runs and 10 steals last year. As a result, he may not prove much of a fantasy asset.