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Rendon is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Braves, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.

Despite riding a modest five-game hitting streak, Rendon will get the day off as manager Dusty Baker rests his starters ahead of Washington's weekend series against the Dodgers. Adrian Sanchez will draw a start at the hot corner in his stead.

Reyes wrapped up his injury-plagued 2017 season at with a .302/.333/.434 slash line through 50 games at High-A Frederick.

The top prospect missed a majority of the season after punching a wall, causing Reyes to need surgery on his right pinky finger. He entered the year with high hopes of moving into MiLB's higher levels, but the 20-year-old will need to wait another year before making that happen.

Suarez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a grand slam in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Cardinals.

The blast was his 25th of the year, and it ended an 18-game homer drought for Suarez. The 26-year-old is slashing only .214/.306/.310 in September, but this might be the spark he needed to finish the season on a high note.

Segura went 2-for-4 with his 10th homer, a walk, two RBI and two runs against the Rangers on Wednesday.

He'd been cold for a seven-game stretch, hitting just .133 over 30 at-bats, so this was a welcome rebound for Segura's fantasy owners, who usually haven't had to worry about his batting average. The 27-year-old's season numbers have been hurt by the time he's spent on the DL, but .297 with 10 homers and 20 steals from the shortstop position is still getting it done for fantasy owners.

Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a double, his MLB-leading 48th of the year, one walk and two runs Wednesday against Detroit.

Through 139 games and 537 at-bats, Ramirez is slashing .309/.363/.566 with 26 home runs, 73 RBI and 96 runs. His .929 OPS ranks fourth among MLB third baseman, and the 24-year-old leads his AL counterparts in all three slash categories. Owners who drafted Ramirez have enjoyed a career campaign that still has some gas left in its tank.

Manager Ned Yost said Moustakas' absence from Tuesday's lineup was nothing more than a scheduled rest day, The Associated Press reports.

Moose has been dealing with right knee irritation, and that was obvious Monday when the third baseman made a couple of errant throws to first base while pushing off his plant leg. His efforts at the plate have been underwhelming in recent weeks, too, further indicating something's not right. The playoffs are still on the radar for Kansas City, so Moustakas will surely push through the ailment, at least until the postseason is out of reach.

Ramirez (wrist) is batting third and starting at second base Tuesday against the Tigers.

Ramirez sustained a bruised forearm after getting hit by a pitch Monday night, and although he was removed from the contest, he won't be forced to miss additional time due to the injury. The 24-year-old is slashing an impressive .308/.361/.566 with 26 homers and 15 stolen bases this year. He'll face southpaw Matt Boyd as the Indians go for their 20th consecutive win.

Moustakas is out of Tuesday's lineup against the White Sox, 601 Sports Radio Kansas City reports.

He is hitting just .221/.303/.338 with one home run over his last 68 at-bats, and will sit for the second time in the last five games. Cheslor Cuthbert starts at third base and will hit ninth against righty Dylan Covey.

Arenado went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and four RBI during Monday's win over Arizona.

The homer broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the eighth inning and paved the way for Colorado's win. Arenado is now up to 33 round trippers, 123 RBI and 90 runs with a .311/.370/.593 slash line, as he further affirms his status as one of the safest bets to build your fantasy team around.

Moncada went 3-for-6 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-3 win over the Royals.

Moncada hasn't made a splash since his callup to Chicago just after the All-Star break, but you can see hints of the hitter he can become. Nearly half of his 25 hits have gone for extra bases. The White Sox are being smart with Moncada. He's hit second in all six games played since his return from injury. That allows Moncada to get as many at-bats and see as many pitches as possible, setting him up to be the White Sox's leadoff hitter in 2018.