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Machado (hand) is playing third base and batting third Monday against the Twins.

It appears Machado isn't dealing with any lingering soreness after taking a pitch off his hand during Sunday's contest. X-rays early Monday morning came back clean, so Machado should be comfortably deployed in all formats. The 24-year-old, who is slashing .221/.312/.442 with 10 homers and 24 RBI this season (163 at-bats), will face Kyle Gibson and the Twins in Monday's contest.

Peterson is out of the lineup Monday against the Pirates.

Peterson had started in each of the Braves' previous seven games, but his run of regular at-bats could come to an end now that the team has added Matt Adams via trade and called up Rio Ruiz to serve as the primary options at the corner-infield spots. The 26-year-old is slashing .200/.308/.267 over 104 plate appearances this season, so he likely wouldn't have had a steady hold on a full-time gig even if the Braves chose not to make those roster moves.

Donaldson (calf) will begin a rehab assignment at High-A Dunedin on Monday.

The Blue Jays will have their regular left side of the infield on hand with Dunedin on Monday, as shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (hamstring) is already rehabbing in the Florida State League. Donaldson has been sidelined since mid April after aggravating a right calf injury and remains without an official timetable for a return to the big club, though his involvement in game action seemingly suggests he's not far from activation. The Blue Jays will likely check back in on Donaldson's condition after a handful of minor-league games before updating his status.

Asuaje was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.

Asuaje hasn't been overwhelming anyone with his hitting prowess with the Chihuahuas (.222 batting average in 39 games), but his plate discipline has been on full display, as he's posted a 24:23 K:BB. No corresponding move has been announced, but it seems like the 25-year-old will begin his time on the bench at first, Rosenthal reports. He could supplant the struggling Erick Aybar or Ryan Schimpf for playing time if he finds success in that role, but Asuaje's role should become clearer once he's able to strut his stuff against big-league pitching.

X-rays on Machado's hand came back clean Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

The X-rays were simply precautionary, as Machado was able to stay in and finish the game after being plunked on the hand by an eighth-inning offering from Joe Smith. While it appears the 24-year-old dodged an extended absence, it's unclear whether he'll be available for Monday's matchup against the Twins. Paul Janish would likely draw the start at third if Machado were to get the day off, but more should be known closer to game time.

Nationals director of player development Mark Scialabba said Sunday that he expects Kieboom (hamstring) to miss "a few weeks," Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.

Kieboom has been sidelined since May 12 with this right hamstring injury. Scialabba was reluctant to offer up a recovery timetable for the 19-year-old shortstop, but it appears safe to conclude that Kieboom won't be rushed back to action, given his long-term value to the organization. The 28th overall selection in the 2016 first-year player draft, Kieboom was off to a hot start with Hagerstown, batting .333 with 16 extra-base hits in 111 at-bats.

Reynolds got the start at shortstop Sunday and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Angels.

Jose Reyes (ribs) was a late scratch as a precaution, and Reynolds took advantage of the opportunity to hit his first homer of the season. However, with Reyes expected to be back in action Tuesday and Asdrubal Cabrera (thumb) possibly returning by the weekend, Reynolds may not get another chance to produce before heading back down to Triple-A.

LeMahieu went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two RBI during Sunday's win over Cincinnati.

After posting a .911 OPS last season, LeMahieu's numbers are down to start 2017. He's currently sporting a respectable .299 batting average and .371 on-base percentage, but his .397 slugging percentage is barely tilting the fantasy scales. THe fact that he smacked a pair of extra-base hits Sunday was encouraging, and with nine multi-hit games in May, everything looks to be trending in the right direction for LeMahieu.

Machado (hand) will be sent in for precautionary X-rays, MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko reports.

He was struck on the hand by a Joe Smith offering in the eighth inning of Sunday's game, and though Machado was able to stay in the game, the Orioles will send him in to ensure that there isn't any additional damage. If Machado is given the day off Monday, Paul Janish would likely take over at third base. More information on Machado's status will be made available after the results of his X-rays are released.

Valencia (wrist) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Valencia has now missed two consecutive games after injuring his wrist on a slide during Friday's contest. He underwent an MRI on the wrist Saturday, but the Mariners have yet to reveal the results of the scans. In the meantime, the Mariners recalled Dan Vogelbach from Triple-A Tacoma to help fill in at first base while Valencia remains day-to-day.