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Senzel was placed on the injured list Wednesday.

The Reds didn't specify a reason for the move, but it could potentially be related to the positive coronavirus test that caused the Reds' past few games to get postponed. It's possible Senzel was the person who tested positive, though players can be placed on the COVID-19 injured list merely for having been exposed to someone who tested positive, so it's difficult to know for sure. Shogo Akiyama slides to center field for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Moustakas (quadriceps) is starting at designated hitter and batting fifth in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Royals. He is also planning to play the field in the nightcap, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

It's encouraging that Moustakas may start both games of the twin bill after being sidelined with a quad strain. This will be a homecoming of sorts, as he will be playing in Kansas City, his home city for the early phase of his career.

Newman went 3-for-4 with a double and a walk in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Indians.

He's slashing .378/.391/.511 in 47 plate appearances in August. Newman, who stole 16 bases last season, was thrown out in his lone attempt thus far in 2020. Still, after starting the season in a 1-for-20 funk, it seems as though the infielder has found his stroke.

Segura (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Manager Joe Girardi will give Segura a second straight day off while the infielder contends with a hamstring injury. The Phillies are labeling Segura as day-to-day, leaving the team hopeful that he'll be ready to go for one or both halves of Thursday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays or the weekend series in Atlanta. Phil Gosselin will man the keystone in place of Segura on Wednesday.

Escobar started at second base in place of the resting Ketel Marte in Tuesday's 10-1 win over Oakland. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI.

This was the first start at second base for Escobar, who played the same position 32 times in 2019. His eligibility for middle infield may end here in 2020, as second base is Marte's permanent home.

Davis went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Marlins.

He smacked his fourth homer of the year when he drove a Humberto Mejia fastball to center field to lead off the fourth inning. Davis isn't yet matching the pace from his breakout 2019 but has still been a steady presence in the heart of the Mets' order, slashing .269/.418/.423 with two homers and six RBI through 15 games in August.

Devers went 3-for-5 with an RBI double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 13-6 loss to the Phillies.

Devers got on base with a single in the first inning and then scored on a Xander Bogaerts single. In the third, Devers knocked in Alex Verdugo with a double before scoring on a J.D. Martinez double. In his last seven games, Devers is 8-for-30 (.267) with three RBI and five runs scored. He's slashing .207/.258/.345 with two homers, six RBI and 13 runs scored in 22 games overall.

Toro started at designated hitter Tuesday and went 0-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rockies.

Toro made his third consecutive start as he's getting an opportunity with injuries hitting a number of Astros. Michael Brantley (quadriceps) and Yordan Alvarez (knee) are on the injured list while George Springer's wrist injury flared up Tuesday. The 23-year-old infielder has not taken advantage, however, going hitless (0-for-10) over the three-start run.

Longoria went 1-for-3 with one walk, a double, one RBI and three runs scored Tuesday against the Angels.

Longoria had an all-around productive day at dish, twice getting driven in by Pablo Sandoval. He had an RBI of his own in the top of the ninth inning, driving in Brandon Belt with a double. Longoria has swung the bat fairly well of late, racking up at least one hit in five of his last six starts. In that span, he's gone 6-for-24 with one home run, four RBI and five runs scored. In 72 plate appearances this season, Longoria is hitting .234/.292/.422 to go along with two home runs, nine RBI and nine runs scored.

Urias was recalled by the Orioles on Tuesday.

Whenever Urias gets into a game, it will be his major-league debut. He posted a .263/.369/.424 slash line (good for a 97 wRC+) in 96 games for Triple-A Memphis in the Cardinals organization last season. He'll likely serve as a utility infielder during his time with the team, giving the Orioles added depth with Jose Iglesias (quadriceps) landing on the injured list in a corresponding move.