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Batting third for the first time this season, Segura went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers.

Segura has led off all but four times this season, and in the previous three instances, he batted ninth. It remains to be seen whether the lineup change will stick, but Segura could see an uptick in RBI if he keeps batting third, though he may run a bit less if he's immediately before slugger Paul Goldschmidt.

Rendon homered, scored twice and knocked in two runs in a 2-for-4 game in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland.

After hitting just five home runs in 80 games last year, Rendon has 12 in 96 games in 2016. While he hasn't totally rediscovered his form from 2014, when he hit 21 homers in 153 game, Rendon is showing plus power for a second baseman, particularly of late, as he has five home runs in July alone. He is one of just 14 second basemen with double-digit home runs this season.

Suarez homered as part of a 2-for-4 game with two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's win over San Francisco.

Suarez is hitting a ridiculous .375/.423/.708 with two homers, two doubles and four RBI over his past seven games. With 17 home runs, he now ranks 12th among qualified third basemen in homers, but unfortunately, power has been his only bright spot this season. His batting line sits at an underwhelming .234/.301/.414.

Arenado went 1-for-4 against Baltimore on Monday, launching his 26th home run of the season.

The third baseman now has three homers in the last four days, and he's second in that category only to teammate Trevor Story among National Leaguers. His 77 RBI also have him alone at the top of the NL leaderboard. Arenado has hit safely in all but one game since the All-Star break, and there's no reason to think he won't continue to produce through the end of the season.

Suarez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Reds manager Bryan Price will give the afternoon off to both of the team's regular members from the left side of the infield, as everyday shortstop Zack Cozart joins Suarez on the pine. Both Cozart and Suarez had started each game since the All-Star break, so Sunday's day off will function as a welcome rest period as well as an opportunity for Price to work in some of the club's reserves. Ivan De Jesus will cover third base in Suarez's stead.

Arenado went 2-for-4 with a triple and a two-run homer in Friday's win over the Braves.

The third baseman, coming off a scheduled rest day Thursday, belted his 24th homer to give the Rockies a 2-1 lead that they'd never relinquish. Arenado hasn't been at his best this month, hitting just .242 with two home runs, six RBI and six runs through 62 at-bats in July. In years past, Arenado has been a better second-half hitter, so owners can relax and associate this month with small slump.

Segura went 2-for-3 with a solo homer Friday at the Reds.

Segura's eighth bomb of 2016 led off the game for the Diamondbacks in a losing effort. He's now hit safely in 12 of 15 July games, and he's slashing .314/.359/.451 on the season.

Duffy (achilles) is making progress and is a week away from beginning a rehab assignment, Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

If all goes well in his rehab assignment, Duffy appears likely to return at some point in early-August. In his absence, Ramiro Pena and Connor Gillaspie have been manning the hot corner for the Giants.

Arenado is out of the lineup for Thursday's matchup with Atlanta, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.

Arenado will get his first maintenance day since June 12 as Cristhian Adames takes his place at third and bats eighth. Arenado has cooled off in July, going 15-for-62 (.242) with just six runs and RBI apiece this month. He'll likely be back out there Friday as the Rockies face Jon Gray and the Braves.

Segura went 3-for-4 with a run in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

After a solid first half of the season, Segura is right back at it after the All-Star break. In five games since the break, the 26-year-old is 7-for-22 with four runs, one home run and a stolen base. For the season, he is now slashing .311/.356/.441.