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Madrigal will sit Saturday against the Angels.

Madrigal started the first two games of the season at second base, going 2-for-8 while getting caught stealing in his only attempt to run. Leury Garcia takes over at the keystone in his absence.

Anderson will sit Saturday against the Rays, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Anderson started both of the first two games of the season at third base, going 1-for-7 at the plate. He'll hit the bench Saturday despite the fact that the Rays will start the game with the left-handed Rich Hill on the mound. Jon Berti makes his first start of the year in his absence.

Hayes left Saturday's game against the Cubs with left wrist discomfort, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Hayes appeared to be in some pain after fouling a pitch off in the first inning and was checked out by team trainers after reaching first base on a walk. He initially stayed in the game and scored a run but was later replaced by Erik Gonzalez. It's possible the diagnosis changes following further tests.

Donaldson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a mild right hamstring strain Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Injuries are part of the package with Donaldson at this stage of his career, though those who drafted him this season likely hoped to get more than one inning out of him before his first trip to the injured list. There are some positives here, as the issue was described as "mild" and at least isn't yet another calf problem, but it's hard to be too optimistic given the veteran's recent track record. He's missed over a third of his team's games dating back to the start of the 2017 season. Brent Rooker was recalled to take his place on the roster.

Hayes left Saturday's game against the Cubs with an apparent hand injury, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Hayes appeared to be hurt after fouling off a pitch. He was later checked out after sliding back into first on a pickoff attempt, though he initially remained in the game. He's since been replaced by Erik Gonzalez. The exact nature and severity of Hayes' injury are not yet clear.

Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.

Donaldson lasted just a single inning this season before suffering his first injury of the campaign, though it was at least a hamstring issue rather than yet another problem with his calves, which have been a persistent issue over the last several years. The Twins are expected to provide an update on his status sometime Saturday. Luis Arraez will start at third base in his absence.

Bregman is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Oakland, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Bregman started the first two games of the year and was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a homer and a walk in each game. He doesn't seem to be dealing with any specific injury, but he battled a hamstring issue for a large part of camp, so the Astros may not want him to play three games in a row right away.

Senzel (shoulder) is available off the bench for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Manager David Bell said that Senzel is going to be fine and that his shoulder injury is not serious. Even if he doesn't appear off the bench Saturday, it sounds like fantasy managers will be able to deploy him in weekly leagues next week.

Senzel (shoulder) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals.

The Reds are hopeful that Senzel can return sometime this weekend, but he won't be a part of the starting nine in this one. He suffered a left shoulder injury on Opening Day but reportedly escaped serious injury. Tyler Naquin will start in center field and bat seventh.

McMahon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Dodgers.

He took Trevor Bauer deep in the seventh inning for the second of four Colorado homers in the frame, but the team's offense was otherwise quiet. McMahon started the game at second base before moving to third late in the game as part of a double switch, and his defensive versatility -- as well as the Rockies' lack of established alternatives -- should keep him in the lineup this season against all but the toughest left-handed pitchers.