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McMahon (elbow) was playing in extended spring training games Tuesday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

McMahon landed on the injured list April 6 after hyperextending his left elbow and appears to be nearing his return. The 24-year-old will play in another spring training game Wednesday and is eligible to be activated off the IL when ready.

Segura left Tuesday's game against the Mets with left hamstring tightness, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Segura went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored as the Phillies scored 10 runs during the first inning, but he didn't retake the field for the second inning. Andrew Knapp replaced him in the lineup while Scott Kingery took over at shortstop. Segura should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

Robinson was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Robinson was called up as outfield depth Monday and was needed right away as Tyler O'Neill left the game with an arm injury. He will be replaced in a bench role by Yairo Munoz, who was recalled in a corresponding move.

Astudillo will start at first base and bat cleanup Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Astudillo will pick up his fourth start in six games, with two apiece coming at first and third base. Though Astudillo is not a full-time player at this point, manager Rocco Baldelli hasn't been shy about deploying the 27-year-old in a prominent spot in the lineup whenever he starts. He should make for a decent value option in DFS contests Tuesday while hitting behind Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco and Eddie Rosario.

Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs scored, two stolen bases and two walks in Monday's 6-4 victory over the Mariners.

It took longer than expected, but Ramirez finally knocked his first home run of 2019 as well as his fourth and fifth stolen bases. He still has just nine hits in 60 at-bats this season, but Monday might've been what he needed to break the slump.

Senzel (ankle) played three innings in center field during an extended spring training game Monday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Senzel also recorded two at-bats and reported no issues afterwards. The 23-year-old is scheduled to play five innings in another extended spring game Wednesday as he continues to build back up to full strength. While he remains without a timetable for his return, Senzel is certainly trending in the right direction.

Farmer is getting a start at first base Monday in place of Joey Votto, batting eighth against the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The Reds are stacking the lineup with right-handers against Kershaw, with Scott Schebler being the only lefty in the lineup. Farmer is one of five former Dodgers in the lineup along with Yasiel Puig, Schebler, Jose Peraza and Matt Kemp.

Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Robinson will provide additional outfield depth for the Cardinals for the time being while Harrison Bader deals with a hamstring injury. He's appeared in three games for the Cardinals this season (all as a pinch hitter), going 0-for-3 with a strikeout in those appearances. Giovanny Gallegos was returned to the minors in a corresponding move.

Chapman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Rangers on Sunday.

Chapman blasted a 431-foot shot to left in the third that snapped a 2-2 tie and served as his only hit of the day. The 25-year-old has a pair of three-hit efforts over his last five games, and he's now knocked in six runs in his last three contests overall thanks to a pair of doubles and homers apiece in that stretch.

Davis went 1-for-2 with a home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-3 loss to Atlanta.

Davis' second-inning blast was the only damage the Mets could create off Braves starter Julio Teheran. He entered 2019 with five homers in 165 MLB at-bats but already has three in 35 at-bats this season.