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Rivera will bat eighth and play shortstop Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Rivera has looked good in each of his two starts-playing second and third base-grabbing at least one hit in each. He's 3-for-7 with two doubles this season and gets his first chance to start at his natural position, shortstop, in favor of Jonathan Villar on Wednesday.

Rendon is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Braves.

Rendon had a tough night at the plate Tuesday, striking out twice in an 0-for-3 effort, so he'll get the night off Wednesday. Stephen Drew will get the start at third in his place, batting second.

Peterson is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, playing second base and batting eighth in the order.

There were reports earlier Wednesday that the Braves were considering plugging the recently recalled Daniel Castro in at shortstop and sliding Erick Aybar to second base, but they won't enact that plan until Thursday at the earliest. As such, Peterson will reclaim his spot at second base Wednesday and he'll bat eighth against Tanner Roark. Still, the potential for Aybar to slide over to second will be something for Peterson owners to monitor as Aybar could threaten Peterson's already inconsistent role.

Asche (oblique) will be reevaluated Wednesday in Philadelphia, Meghan Montemurro of the News Journal reports.

Manager Pete Mackanin said that Asche believes he's turned a corner in his recovery, which bodes very well for the young outfielder. If the reevaluation goes well Wednesday, Asche could resume baseball activities soon, which could help him get back to the Phillies around late-April or early-May.

Peterson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Washington.

Peterson will sit out Tuesday while the Braves face left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez. Peterson usually gets the second base job, but in some situations, sits out against lefties. In his place, Gordon Beckham will get the start at second base and bat eighth.

Rivera went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's victory over the Astros.

Rivera was rewarded with his first start of the season after tallying two hits off the bench the night before, and he responded by doubling and reaching base two times for the second day in a row. The Brewers' utility infielder will not see regular starts, but Rivera could push for playing time at third base, and at second base against left-handed starters.

Rendon went 3-for-5 Sunday with a double and two runs scored.

He seems determined to put last season's disappointing numbers behind him, and Rendon is now slashing .333/.368/.444 through four games with three runs scored. He should continue to see plenty of fastballs to hit, and get on base with regularity, hitting second ahead of Bryce Harper.

Suarez went 3-for-4 with a solo shot Sunday, his fourth home run of the season.

Trevor Story has, deservedly, gotten most of the early buzz in the NL, but Suarez's .435/.500/.957 slash line and nine RBI through six games are awfully impressive in their own right. He'll try to keep his momentum going Monday when the Reds head to Wrigley Field.

Segura is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Cubs.

Segura has started each of the first six games for Arizona, and although the sample size is small, he's posted a 1.368 OPS with three home runs. The shortstop is just 3-for-17 in his career against Sunday's starter Jake Arrieta, however, so he'll get a well-deserved day off. Phil Gosselin will man the keystone in his stead.

Suarez went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, three RBI, a walk and three runs scored in Saturday's 5-1 victory over the Pirates.

The third-year pro continues to knock the cover off the ball, now posting three multi-hit games in the last four contests. He's also blasted three homers in the last four games, and has reached base safely in all five games this season. Equally proficient against pitchers of both handedness in 2015, Suarez's outstanding plate discipline, power potential and prime spot in the Reds lineup make him highly appealing in all fantasy formats.