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Bregman went 0-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Athletics.

Bregman is hitless in his last 13 at-bats, but he still managed to produce Wednesday. He played a key role in the team's ninth-inning rally by working a bases-loaded walk while later coming around to score on a Yordan Alvarez double. Though he is hitting .221 for the season, Bregman has still maintained a .341 on-base percentage and 120 wRC+.

Maton went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Giants.

Getting the start at second base and hitting eighth in his season debut for the Phillies, Maton's two-run blast off Jarlin Garcia in the sixth inning set the stage for Kyle Schwarber's game-winning homer later in the frame. Maton was slashing .241/.360/.462 with five long balls through 41 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley when he was promoted, and he'll be in the mix for playing time at the keystone with Jean Segura (finger) potentially out until September.

Riley went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

He gave Atlanta some insurance by taking Noe Ramirez deep in the seventh inning. Riley extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the process, a stretch during which he's batting .390 (16-for-41) with five of his 13 homers and 10 of his 28 RBI on the season.

Castro went 2-for-2 with a a two-run home run and two additional RBI in an 8-4 victory versus the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Castro didn't start the contest, but he was summoned in the sixth inning after Josh VanMeter departed with a hand injury. Castro made the most of his time in the game, launching a two-run homer in the eighth inning and knocking a two-run single in the ninth. The long ball was his first of the campaign in his 62nd at-bat. He swatted five homers in 86 at-bats in his rookie campaign last season.

Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo shot and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 9-2 win over the Mariners.

Urias hit one of the Orioles' three homers in the sixth inning as they took control of the contest. He's homered in two of his last three games, and he's 15-for-47 (.319) in his last 12 contests. The infielder continues to show decent power from the bottom half of the order. He's at five long balls, nine doubles, 16 RBI, 19 runs scored and a .233/.279/.384 slash line in 173 plate appearances.

McMahon went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a walk, four RBI and two runs scored in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

McMahon went hitless while striking out three times in the first game of the twin bill. However, he rebounded to play a key role in Colorado's offensive explosion in the second contest. His production began with a three-RBI triple in the third inning, and he followed that up with a run-scoring double two frames later. Entering Wednesday's games, McMahon had just five hits across his last 37 at-bats so the strong performance was a welcomed change from his recent form. Overall, McMahon has a .244/.338/.398 line with four home runs, 26 runs scored and 26 RBI across 201 plate appearances.

Astudillo went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Astudillo was in the lineup at second base, his second start at the position since being promoted to Miami on May 25. He took German Marquez yard in the third inning for a two-run home run -- his first of the campaign -- and followed that up with an RBI single one frame later. Astudillo isn't likely to draw consistent starts at one position, but his defensive versatility should help him earn regular playing time. He has collected five hits across his first 17 at-bats in the majors this season.

Donaldson (shoulder) could be activated from the injured list when first eligible later this week, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Donaldson recently had a cortisone injection that appears to have done its job, as the third baseman is "really encouraged with where his shoulder is at," according to manager Aaron Boone. Donaldson is still awaiting the result of his appeal of a one-game suspension, but he'll be eligible to return from the IL on Thursday, per Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News.

Arenado went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Padres.

Arenado gave the Cardinals a 3-1 lead with a two-run blast off Padres starter Yu Darvish in the sixth inning. In the eighth, Arenado added an RBI single to pad the lead. The third baseman has multiple hits in each of the last two games since he snapped an 0-for-17 skid. He's slashing .281/.350/.522 with 10 homers, 35 RBI, 22 runs scored and 13 doubles in 200 plate appearances. He's also been caught stealing twice.

Muncy (elbow) took part in early batting practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy landed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Saturday, and Wednesday marked the first time that he had taken part in pregame batting practice since landing on the IL. Assuming he feels good afterward, he's expected to be sent to Camelback Ranch soon to ramp up his activity.