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Anderson could see time in right field and at first base once Martin Prado (knee) comes off the disabled list, Doug Padilla of MLB.com reports. "We'll mix [Anderson] in with some outfield and maybe some first [base], and find ways to get both in the lineup," Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday.

Mattingly seems to prefer using Prado at third base, suggesting he'd get at least one day off a week as the regular starter at the hot corner, which could make it tough for Anderson to see regular playing time as the Marlins already have a player in Derek Dietrich who can fill the third base/first base/corner outfield utility role. It remains to be seen exactly how Mattingly's lineups will shake out once Prado is back, but Anderson being stuck as a platoon partner for Dietrich and Justin Bour isn't out of the question, which would put a significant damper on his fantasy value.

Candelario is not in the lineup against the Pirates on Thursday.

Candelario will spend getaway day on the bench after going 4-for-10 with three extra-base hits, including a home run, during both games of Wednesday's doubleheader. Niko Goodrum will start at third base and bat fifth in his stead.

Suarez (thumb) was activated from the 10-day disabled list and will start at third base and bat fifth Thursday against the Braves, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Suarez was sidelined for just under three weeks with the fractured right thumb, a far shorter time period than most anticipated when he first suffered the injury. The Reds were comfortable green lighting Suarez's return to the big club after he appeared in back-to-back rehab games with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday and Wednesday, going 1-for-5 with a double and three walks. With Suarez back in the fold, the likes of Alex Blandino will see fewer reps at the hot corner and transition into more of a utility role while he remains in Cincinnati. Suarez's return should also temporarily quell any discussion of top prospect Nick Senzel earning a call to the big leagues.

Moncada went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.

Moncada put a charge into a Felix Hernandez changeup to lead off the game for the White Sox. It was his fifth homer of the season and first time leading off a game with a four-bagger. The switch-hitting second baseman is starting to make an impact. Eight of his last 10 hits have gone for extra bases, including his last five. That's raised his slugging percentage to .524.

McMahon went 2-for-2 with two walks in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Padres.

While the rookie has been having trouble stringing together hits, McMahon has still been getting on base steadily, drawing six walks in his last seven games. His .170/.304/.191 slash line on the season still has a lot of room for improvement, and his window for regular playing time will likely close once Carlos Gonzalez (hamstring) and Gerardo Parra (suspension) are back in action.

Bregman went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Angels.

The Astros were flummoxed over the first 3.2 innings by Angels starter Nick Tropeano, who retired the first 11 batters faced before losing command in the fourth. He walked two batters and hit another before a four-seamer to Bregman caught too much of the plate and was roped for a bases-clearing double. That provided all the space Justin Verlander needed to secure his fourth win of the season. The 24-year-old third baseman has hit safely in seven of the last eight, going 12-for-33 (.364) with four doubles and six RBI.

Robinson is in line to start regularly at second base while Adrian Beltre (hamstring) is sidelined, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Robinson had moved into a bench role with the return of Delino DeShields, but he'll be thrusted back into a full-time role with yet another injury hitting the Rangers' starting nine. Isaiah Kiner-Falefa will be the direct replacement for Beltre by moving from second base to third base, but Robinson should see a nice boost in his playing time once again, at least until Rougned Odor (hamstring) returns. Robinson hasn't done much with his opportunities this season, batting just .175 with five RBI in 57 at-bats.

Donaldson (shoulder) moved to long toss and will be required to throw across the diamond before embarking on a rehab assignment, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Donaldson was able to resume throwing last week and appears to be nearing a rehab assignment by this weekend if he continues on this progression. Expect another update once he proves that he can handle the throw from third to first in the coming days.

Muncy is out of the lineup against Miami on Wednesday.

Muncy will remain on the bench for the third straight game as Enrique Hernandez gets a start at the hot corner. Over seven games with the Dodgers, Muncy has gone 2-for-17 with one home run and two RBI.

Duffy (hamstring) is scheduled to play a simulated game at High-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Duffy was placed on the 10-day disabled list last week with a right hamstring strain, but it doesn't look as though he'll be in store for an extended absence. The third baseman came out of a workout Tuesday feeling fine and will ramp up his activity another level Wednesday. If all goes well during the simulated game, Duffy could stick with Charlotte or head to Triple-A Durham for a rehab game Thursday before returning from the DL when first eligible Friday or soon thereafter.