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Reynolds was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old infielder had been recalled on June 16 but only logged four plate appearances in that span. With Zack Wheeler (biceps) landing on the disabled list, the Mets opted to add more bullpen depth rather than keep another bench bat around, so Reynolds will head back to the minors to make room on the active roster for reliever Erik Goeddel. Reynolds will likely continue to shuttle between the two levels as needed for the reminder of the season.

Rendon (neck) will start at third base and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Marlins, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Much to the relief of fantasy owners, Rendon only ended up missing one game due to the neck stinger he sustained early in Monday's contest. The Nationals have an off day Thursday, so if Rendon's injury was truly a serious concern, it's likely the team would have held him out of the lineup in the series finale. With Rendon seemingly at full strength, Stephen Drew, who filled in admirably for the third baseman with five hits and four RBI the last two games, will settle back into a bench role.

Rendon (neck) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.comreports.

Rendon was forced out of Monday's game with a pinched nerve, and although the Nationals don't believe it is anything overly serious, he'll get another day to rest up before hopefully returning to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. Stephen Drew is starting at third base in his place.

Rendon (neck) only has a stinger and may be able to play Tuesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN reports.

Rendon was forced to leave Monday's game with a neck injury, and there were concerns that it was serious. Fortunately, it's just a pinched nerve, and the Nationals are hopeful that he'll be able to get the kinks out by Tuesday; even if that's not the case, Rendon's stay on the bench shouldn't be a long one.

Rendon was removed for a pinch hitter Monday after suffering an apparent neck injury diving in the field, Dan Kolko of MASN reports.

Stephen Drew took Rendon's place in the lineup. The severity of the injury was unclear, so we will have to consider him day-to-day until the Nationals' doctors are able to get a look at him.

Arenado hit a three-run walk-off home run to beat the Giants on Sunday, part of a 4-for-5 game with four RBI.

Arenado completed a cycle with the home run as he continues to be red-hot in June. In 17 games this month, Arenado now has 14 extra-base hits and a ridiculous 21 RBI. His batting line is now up to .299/.352/.573, and his performance combined with the Rockies' blistering start have him squarely in the early-season conversation for National League MVP.

Rendon went 2-for-4 with a bases-loaded walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 7-2 win over the Mets.

After going 2-for-18 over his previous six games, Rendon has now produced back-to-back two-hit nights to push his OPS back up to .905. The 27-year-old remains on pace for a career year, and with 43 RBI through 62 games he's on course to break the 100-RBI mark for the first time.

Reynolds was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

The Mets placed both Matt Harvey and Juan Lagares on the DL on Friday, freeing up a pair of spots on the 25-man roster. Those will be filled by Reynolds and Brandon Nimmo, who will also come up from Las Vegas. Reynolds struggled with the Mets earlier this season, going just 4-for-22 at the plate with one home run and one RBI.

LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with two RBI and three runs during Thursday's win over San Francisco.

The second baseman is beginning to heat up with an .805 OPS, 12 RBI and nine runs through his past 12 games. It's especially encouraging because nine of the 12 contests were on the road, and Thursday's game was the first of seven straight at Coors Field for the Rockies. LeMahieu remains a solid option at the keystone going forward.

Arenado went 3-for-5 with three doubles, four RBI and two runs during Thursday's win over San Francisco.

Arenado hit all three doubles deep, so it was a bit unlucky that he didn't leave the yard with at least one of them. Still, he's now up to a .333/.371/.596 slash line in June with two homers, seven doubles, 16 RBI and nine runs through 14 games.