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Suarez went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Monday's 6-3 win over the Brewers.

Suarez gave the Reds the lead with his two-run shot off Brandon Woodruff in the sixth. The third baseman has 14 long balls and 33 RBI to go along with a .203/.321/.480 slash line on the season.

Kieboom's X-rays on his left hand came back negative, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Kieboom has been diagnosed with a bone contusion in his left hand after being hit by a pitch Monday night. The Nationals will evaluate him on a daily basis moving forward.

Kieboom left Monday's game against the Phillies after being struck by a pitch on his left hand, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Kieboom immediately left the contest after being drilled, and he's likely headed for X-rays. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Vargas has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to Sunday.

Vargas will miss the final week of the regular season after serving as infield depth for the Cubs recently. It's unclear whether he'll be utilized if the Cubs make the playoffs. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay was recalled from the alternate training site in a corresponding move.

Arenado was placed on the 10-day injured list with left AC joint inflammation and a left shoulder bone bruise, retroactive to Sunday.

Arenado has battled a shoulder injury, and he'll miss the final week of the regular season after being placed on the 10-day injured list. Ryan McMahon is taking his place at third base Monday against the Giants and could continue to do so over the final few games of the 2020 season.

Hayes returns to the lineup Monday against Jon Lester and the Cubs, batting second and playing third base.

Hayes received a scheduled day off Sunday against St. Louis. The rookie is off to a hot start against left-handed pitching, going 6-for-13 with three doubles and a home run.

Senzel remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

On the bench for the third time in four games, Senzel doesn't look like he'll be in store for regular starts as the Reds aim to secure a playoff berth during the final week of the regular season. The 25-year-old has yet to get going in a 2020 season full of stops and starts, as he enters Monday's contest with a meager .211/.281/.421 slash line. Expect manager David Bell to roll with Brian Goodwin, Shogo Akiyama and Nick Castellanos as his primary outfielders the rest of the way.

Kieboom will start at third base and will bat eighth Monday against the Phillies.

The Nationals plan to stick with Kieboom as their everyday third baseman the rest of the season, but the early returns from the rookie haven't been overly impressive from a fantasy standpoint. Since becoming a lineup regular Sept. 5, Kieboom has slashed .213/.327/.234 with zero home runs, zero steals, seven runs and four RBI over 15 games.

Donaldson went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Cubs.

Donaldson was good at getting on base, but he wasn't able to generate any runs himself. The 34-year-old has a .243/.380/.514 slash line after the productive outing. He's added six homers, 11 RBI and 13 runs scored in 25 games.

Ramirez went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.

Ramirez is somewhat quietly having a monster year -- .284/.369/.574 with 15 home runs and 10 stolen bases. He has to be considered a candidate for the American League MVP, as well as a first-round lock for fantasy drafts next spring.