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Suarez went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a walk in Friday's win over the Padres.

Suarez has had a couple of big games this week, though his overall line has been disappointing despite a big April. His walk rate is marginally up this season (7.2% after 4.3% last year), but so are his strikeouts.

Duffy (Achilles) ran the bases Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

He cleared a significant hurdle by running the bases -- the activity was said to have gone "really well" -- and Duffy now appears on the verge of beginning a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old could join an affiliate at some point this weekend. It's uncertain how long Duffy will need in the minors to prepare for a return, but with Joe Panik back, Hunter Pence (hamstring) nearing activation and Duffy getting close, it looks the Giants' lineup will be back at full strength early next month.

Segura went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run in an 8-1 bashing of the Brewers on Wednesday.

That's now a nine-game hitting streak for the 26-year-old shortstop, who's delivered five hits and a walk in the first three games of this four-game set against his old Brewers mates. Segura has served as Arizona's No. 3 hitter in consecutive contests, but Jake Lamb (hand) has missed both those games; the breakout third baseman's absence from the cleanup spot has pushed Paul Goldschmidt down to No. 4 in the lineup, opening up the three-hole for Segura. Lamb shouldn't be out long, so take advantage in DFS with Segura getting at least one more game as the third hitter Thursday against the Brewers.

Asche is not in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Marlins, Meghan Montemurro of the News Journal reports.

Asche will get the day off in favor of right-handed hitter Tyler Goeddel with southpaw Adam Conley on the mound for Miami. Goeddel will bat sixth.

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.