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Arenado played hero Thursday, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a ninth-inning solo home run that gave the Rockies a 2-1 win over the Brewers.

The blast, which came off Milwaukee closer Neftali Feliz, was Arenado's first of the season. The 25-year-old is off to a flying start to 2017, slashing .357/.471/.643 through four games -- and the Rockies haven't even played at home yet.

Rendon went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Wednesday's win over the Marlins.

After missing the latter part of spring training as well as Opening Day due to a bruised calf, some rust at the plate for Rendon is understandable. The 26-year-old might not be an advisable DFS option for a few days, but he should be back in form soon enough.

Rendon (calf) is in the lineup for the Nationals' game against the Marlins on Wednesday, Dan Kolko of MASN reports.

As expected, the 26-year-old is healthy and ready to make his season debut after a one-game absence. One thing to note is that Rendon is batting sixth in the order, with Adam Eaton maintaining his spot in the two-hole. It's unclear if that is going to be the primary alignment for the Nationals moving forward, but if so, Rendon would likely see a bit of a dip in runs scored and potentially more RBI opportunities.

Triple-A Las Vegas manager Pedro Lopez said that Reynolds will see most of his playing time in left field, Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Although he'll spend most of his time in left, Lopez also commented that Reynolds will make appearances at third base, second base, shortstop and center field in an effort to prepare him for a major-league utility role sometime in the future. The 26-year-old is blocked on the organizational depth chart as of now, but if he can show competence at each position while continuing to hit well, he could return to New York later in the season.

Arenado went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Tuesday's victory over the Brewers.

The superstar third baseman displayed his full array of talents Tuesday night, nabbing a hot shot off the bat of Ryan Braun in the first inning and scorching a double off of third baseman Travis Shaw's glove in the third.

Senzel, the Reds' top prospect according to MiLB.com, will begin 2017 at High-A Daytona.

Senzel dominated at Low-A Dayton after getting drafted in the first round last season, but that's to be expected as a college draftee. This level will be a much better challenge of his skills.

Rendon (calf) will likely make his season debut Wednesday against the Marlins, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

The infielder is not in Monday's lineup as he continues to deal with the effects of fouling a ball off of his calf last week, but manager Dusty Baker said that Rendon "probably could have played." With that in mind, Rendon appears likely to make his season debut Wednesday following an off day Tuesday.

Rendon (calf) is not in Monday's Opening Day lineup against Miami, Mark Zuckermann of MASNsports.com reports.

Rendon fouled a ball off his calf last Monday, but he said he'll still be ready for Opening Day. He's not on the DL, so he may just need a few more days. Stephen Drew will get the start at third base Monday in his place.

Rendon (calf) isn't playing in Saturday's spring training finale, but says he expects to be ready for Opening Day, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

Rendon has been taking it easy this week after fouling a ball off his calf Monday, though he remains adamant it won't keep him out for an extended period of time. Look for Stephen Drew or Wilmer Difo to take his place at the hot corner if the discomfort doesn't subside by Monday.

Rendon is still being held back by his leg injury, and manager Dusty Baker said he doesn't know whether the third baseman will be available for Opening Day, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

The 26-year-old fouled a ball off his calf Monday and hasn't returned to the exhibition lineup as of Friday. Perhaps this will be a brief absence, but Rendon has somewhat of a history of physical dings holding him back. He typically goes in the top 100 picks of 15-team mixed NFBC fantasy drafts, which isn't a price that puts a lot of responsibility on his shoulders but still could wind up being less than desirable if he misses much time.