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Arenado went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and two walks in Colorado's 4-0 victory over the Giants on Sunday.

The slugging third baseman had been in a prolonged slump to start the season, but he finally broke out with his first homer of 2019 in this one, tagging Derek Holland for a three-run bomb in the fifth inning. Hopefully this is a sign that Arenado is ready to put the slow start behind him and get back to the form that has made him one of the premier hitters in baseball for the past few seasons.

President of baseball operation Dick Williams said Sunday that Senzel (ankle) could play in extended spring training games by midweek, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Manager David Bell said Thursday that Senzel was at least a couple weeks away from playing games at any level, but it's unclear if he was strictly referring to the minor leagues. Regardless, the 23-year-old has no firm rehab timeline but could seemingly make his return sometime in May.

Rendon went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Pirates.

It's the third baseman's 10th straight game with an extra-base hit, setting a new franchise record. The big-league record is 14 games, a mark shared by a couple of Hall of Famers in Chipper Jones and Paul Waner. Rendon is hitting .412 through 13 games with a .922 SLG thanks to eight doubles and six homers.

Wisdom will start at first base and bat eighth Sunday against the Athletics.

With Rougned Odor (knee) recently joining Ronald Guzman (hamstring) on the shelf, the Rangers have sported a new-look left side of the infield. Wisdom will draw in for Guzman at first base in what marks his fourth consecutive start. The 27-year-old should have a fairly clear path to at-bats until at least one of the two injured players is activated.

Machado is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Diamondbacks.

Machado started all 16 games to begin the season but will receive the day off Sunday with Zack Greinke on the mound for Arizona. The All-Star third baseman has a .246/.348/.474 slash line with four home runs through 66 plate appearances. Luis Urias will start at third base and bat eighth for the Padres in his stead.

Astudillo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

After a hot start to the season, Astudillo was recently awarded three starts in a four-game stretch but managed only a pair of hits in 13 at-bats. The Twins won't overreact to that small sample of work, but Astudillo's questionable defense will be enough to confine him to a utility role for the time being. He shouldn't be counted on for more than a handful of starts per week, but that's still probably enough to make him a viable lineup option in leagues that keep two catchers active.

Candelario will start at third base and serve as the Tigers' leadoff man in Sunday's game against the Twins.

Candelario had served as the Tigers' No. 2 hitter in the first two games of the series, but he'll move up a spot in the order with Josh Harrison (shoulder) sitting out. Harrison is available off the bench and is expected to be ready to rejoin the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates, so Candelario should shift down in the lineup in short order.

Urshela will start at third base and hit seventh Sunday against the White Sox, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Early season injuries to Miguel Andujar (shoulder) and Troy Tulowitzki (calf) have already created an everyday role for DJ LeMahieu, and it appears Urshela and Tyler Wade are battling for the other regular opening in the infield. Urshela will pick up his fifth start in seven games Sunday while the lefty-hitting Wade heads to the bench with southpaw Carlos Rodon on the hill for Chicago.

Moustakas went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Dodgers.

The veteran slugger has put together a five-game hit streak in which he's batting .368 (7-for-19) with three homers, five RBI and seven runs. Moustakas is already up to five home runs on the year, and in most fantasy formats he's already added second-base eligibility with 12 games played at the keystone, further boosting his value.

Bregman went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 3-1 win over Seattle.

Bregman returned to the lineup after missing two games with a hamstring injury. He was back at third base and hitting third in the order as he normally does.