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Suarez homered, a two-run shot, in a 1-for-4 game Monday against Atlanta.

Suarez has struggled to make contact, as his two strikeouts Monday give him 95 in just 90 games. But the power is still there -- he now has 16 homers in 90 games after mashing 13 in 97 games last season. Suarez owns just a .265 BABIP and could produce closer to his .280/.315/.446 line from 2015 if he can just get a few more hits to fall in.

Peterson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Peterson will rest after playing all three games against the Rockies following the All-Star break. The 26-year-old is having a career-best season, hitting .277/.360/.400 with four home runs and 15 RBI through 52 games.

Peterson went 1-for-3 with two walks in Sunday's win over the Rockies.

That gives him seven walks in his last nine games, as Peterson seems to be adapting to the leadoff spot for the Braves nicely. Unfortunately, he's scored only two runs during that stretch (one of those on a solo homer) despite reaching base 14 times as the rest of the offense behind him continues to struggle.

Rendon was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup due to flu-like symptoms, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Rendon was apparently feeling a bit under the weather during Sunday's pregame warmup, so he'll get the day off as a precaution. Stephen Drew will move over to take his place at third, while Trea Turner will get the start at second. With a team day off Monday, Rendon will presumably be ready to go for Tuesday's series opener against the Dodgers, but check back up on his status just to be certain.

Rendon went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's win over the Pirates.

He's got three homers in July, but otherwise Rendon has had trouble sustaining any momentum at the plate, hitting .231/.362/.487 in 39 at-bats on the month. He had a mediocre first half overall, but at least Rendon has managed to stay healthy so far this year.

Rivera was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

The Brewers dropped Rivera from the 25-man roster to clear room for Sunday's starting pitcher, Zach Davies, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Rivera played in just two games with the Brewers following his July 8 promotion, logging no official at-bats.

Peterson is not in Friday's lineup against the Rockies.

With lefty Jorge De La Rosa on the bump for the Rockies, Peterson will sit in favor of righty-hitting Gordon Beckham at the keystone. Peterson should continue to occupy the strong side of a second base platoon going forward in the second half.

Suarez is not in the lineup for Sunday's tilt with Miami.

Suarez, who's started the last 15 games, will get the MLB season's first-half finale off in favor of Ivan De Jesus, who's making a start at third and batting eighth. Suarez has been slumping of late, slashing just .228/.290/.281 in the last 15 games while going hitless in five of those contests.

Candelario was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

He was sent back to Triple-A to open a roster spot for Munenori Kawasaki, who will add depth and a left-handed bat to the Cubs' outfield. Candelario couldn't quite make the adjustment to major league pitching during his brief call-up, collecting just one hit with five strikeouts in 11 at-bats.

Segura (triceps) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

A bruised left triceps muscle forced Segura from Wednesday's game but clearly it was a relatively minor setback, as the 26-year-old is good to go following Thursday's team off day. Segura hasn't hit a home run since May 9 but he's still batting .317/.363/.443 for the season, and the stolen bases have been piling up over the past month or so (nine steals since June 9).