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Machado went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run in Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh.

Machado came up with a big blast in the eighth inning Saturday, driving in two with a 426-foot shot to center to give the Padres a short-lived two-run lead. The homer was Machado's fourth of the season and first since April 19. The veteran finished April with the most hits (32) and the second-highest average (.386) in all of baseball.

Sosa went 0-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Diamondbacks.

The Cardinals were only able to put four runners aboard Saturday against Merrill Kelly and a pair of relievers. Sosa has started to mount a playing-time challenge to primary shortstop Paul DeJong, though both infielders are below the Mendoza Line. Sosa is slashing .174/.269/.174 with three runs scored and a stolen base in 26 plate appearances, but all four of his hits have been singles. He'll need to show more at the dish to justify a larger role.

Longoria (finger) ran the bases Saturday and could begin a rehab assignment next week, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria began a hitting progression in mid-April and increased his intensity this week. While the Giants haven't indicated what day the 36-year-old's rehab assignment will begin, it's possible he'll be able to make his season debut late next week or sometime next weekend.

Vosler went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during Friday's 14-4 loss to Washington.

Vosler took Washington starter Aaron Sanchez deep to center in the second inning to bring San Francisco within one run. The 28-year-old has gone 5-for-21 with four walks in seven games this season and should continue to see regular playing time while veterans Brandon Belt (COVID-19 IL), Evan Longoria (finger) and Tommy La Stella (Achilles) are injured.

Arenado had his two-game suspension reduced to one game, which he'll serve during Saturday's matchup against the Diamondbacks, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Arenado was disciplined for his role in a brawl Wednesday against the Mets, and he'll be unavailable off the bench Saturday. However, the 31-year-old should be back in action for Sunday's series finale against Arizona. Brendan Donovan is starting at third base and batting eighth Saturday.

Walls went 0-for-1 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored Friday against the Twins.

Walls has started three consecutive games at third base with Ji-Man Choi (elbow) sidelined, which has in turn shifted Yandy Diaz to first base. Walls has only one hit in 10 plate appearances in that span, though he's also earned three free passes. On Friday, Walls led off the second inning with a walk and proceeded to steal second base -- his fourth swipe of the season. Once Choi is able to retake the field, Walls will likely return to a super-utility role along the Rays' infield.

Walding announced his retirement from baseball Friday.

Walding spent most of his career as a corner infielder, but he transitioned to catcher after signing a minor-league deal with the Padres in early March. He appeared in 15 major-league games during his career and went 1-for-19 with a homer, two RBI, two walks and 14 strikeouts.

Peterson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 11-1 rout of the Cubs.

He took Kyle Hendricks deep in the second inning, kicking off a six-homer barrage by the Brewers. The long ball was Peterson's first of the year, and while he's been seeing plenty of playing time while Luis Urias (quadriceps) has been sidelined, he hasn't done much with the opportunity, slashing .171/.277/.244 in 47 plate appearances.

Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a home run, double, two walks, three RBI and three runs in a 9-8 victory against the Athletics on Friday.

Ramirez opened the scoring with a solo shot off Oakland starter Frankie Montas in the first, walked in the third and fifth, scoring on the former, and delivered a two-RBI double and run during a four-run seventh that gave Cleveland the lead. The 29-year-old has been scorching through 20 April games and ranks among the league leaders in many offensive categories, including a league-best 28 RBI and .760 slugging.

Arenado isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Arenado is in the midst of a four-game hitting streak in which he's gone 7-for-13 with two doubles, three RBI, a run and three walks. He's appealing a two-game suspension for his role in a brawl Wednesday against the Mets, but Saturday's absence from the lineup appears to be a routine day off. Brendan Donovan will start at the hot corner and bat eighth.