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LeMahieu (groin) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Giants, The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders reports.

With the Rockies getting a scheduled day off Thursday, the team will give LeMahieu an extra day of rest following his exit during Tuesday's contest with a right groin cramp. In his place, Pat Valaika will man second base and bat sixth in the order. According to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post, LeMahieu said his groin felt better Wednesday, with Bud Black chiming in that he doesn't think a trip to the DL will be necessary for the second baseman. With that in mind, LeMahieu may have a good chance at returning during the Rockies' series this weekend in Arizona.

LeMahieu exited Tuesday's game against the Giants early with a right groin cramp.

LeMahieu was 0-for-2 at the plate before having to be removed from the game with the cramp. The Rockies have an off-day Thursday, and the team is hopeful that its second baseman can take a few days off and not require a trip to the disabled list. He's day-to-day for now.

Candelario was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Monday. He is starting at third base and batting sixth against the Nationals.

With Addison Russell dealing with a shoulder injury, Candelario was added to the Cubs' roster ahead of Monday's series opener with the Nationals to offer some extra infield depth. The 23-year-old was slashing .274/.366/.520 with Iowa before being promoted to the big leagues. He could head back to Iowa once Russell is healthy enough to return.

Candelario will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa ahead of the Cubs' game Monday against the Nationals, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

With Addison Russell exiting Sunday's game with a shoulder injury, the Cubs could use some infield depth this week. Candelario, a top-five prospect within the organization, is slashing .274/.366/.520 at Triple-A this season.

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.