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Segura went 3-for-6 with two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's win over the Giants.

After sitting out Sunday, Segura had a productive return to the lineup. He had cooled some (5-for-26 over his previous seven games) following a scorching start, but he looks to be back in a groove already. As long as he continues to hit, he should be a decent source of runs and stolen bases atop Arizona's lineup.

LeMahieu (groin) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

LeMahieu was held out Monday with a sore left groin, but it apparently wasn't anything overly serious as he's back in the lineup after just one day. He'll man his usual spot at the keystone and bat leadoff against Robert Stephenson.

Peterson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Peterson went 2-for-4 with one double, one walk, one walk, and three RBI in what was his best game of the season thus far. The 25-year-old will take Tuesday off to rest while Daniel Castro makes a spot start in his place.

Ramirez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Ramirez has been solid for the Indians early on, hitting .300/.323/.467 with one home run, three RBI, and five runs scored through eight games. Colin Cowgill will get the start on Ramirez's day off.

Hayes went 4-for-6 with a homer and five RBI Monday. He also drew a pair of walks.

The third baseman is batting .415 in 41 at-bats and already has six extra-base hits (five doubles, one homer). He totaled six extra-base hits in 185 at-bats last year in his first pro season.

Plouffe (intercostal strain) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 18, Cold Omaha's Brandon Warne reports.

Plouffe was diagnosed with a right intercostal strain shortly after being removed from Sunday's game against the Angels. Though initially considered day-to-day, he'll now be out until at least May 3. Jorge Polanco was called up from Triple-A Rochester for the corresponding transaction, but Eduardo Nunez figures to get most of the playing time at third base. Although he could play the hot corner in a pinch, Miguel Sano will remain in the outfield.

General manager Terry Ryan said that Plouffe (ribs) will "more than likely" be placed on the disabled list following Monday's game against the Brewers, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Plouffe was removed from Sunday's contest and eventually diagnosed with a right intercostal strain. In the aftermath of the game, he revealed that he'd been tending to the injury for awhile, so the Twins may be leaning toward giving the third baseman a rest, likely of the 15-day variety. In his stead Monday, Eduardo Nunez covered the hot corner, though Eduardo Escobar is also a candidate to fill in at the position.

Duffy is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of CSN Bay Area reports.

Duffy will receive his first respite of the season, yielding third base to Kelby Tomlinson. When he returns to action Tuesday, Duffy will hope that the day off aids in elevating him above the Mendoza Line, as he's currently slashing .173/.204/.327.

LeMahieu is being held out Monday to rest his sore left groin, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.

LeMahieu's injury does not appear to be serious, but he is sitting out Monday in order to prevent the soreness from becoming anything more than that. LeMahieu should have a chance to return to action Tuesday, but the Rockies may opt to hold him out again if he is still not 100 percent.

Plouffe (ribs) is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Plouffe was diagnosed with a right intercostal strain Sunday, and it appears the issue is still lingering enough to warrant another off-day for the third baseman. It's unclear how much longer he'll stay out of the lineup, but that should become clearer within the next few days. Eduardo Nunez will man the hot corner and bat leadoff in his stead Monday.