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Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was not in the team's starting lineup Wednesday against the Reds.

Rendon received a normal day of rest. Kevin Frandsen got the start at third in his place. Rendon has slumped badly in May, and it may just be a mental day off for the 23-year-old. Rendon is hitting .267/.315/.444 in 180 at-bats.

Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado snapped out of his slump with a three-hit game Tuesday, but it was the last that really made an impact in a 5-4 win over the Giants.

Arenado went 3 for 5 in the game with two RBI, both of which came on his last swing of the game. He drove in the tying and winning runs in the ninth inning, on a walkoff double.

Arenado got his batting average back to .300, after it had fallen below for the first time Sunday. He is hitting .301/.327/.486 in 183 at-bats on the season. 

The Indians sent down first baseman Jesus Aguilar, pitcher T.J. House and infielder Jose Ramirez to Triple-A Columbus, reports MLB.com. 

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche could move to the outfield next season, according to Foxsports.com.

The team is discussing the move internally. If Asche were to move to a corner spot, it would allow prospect Maikel Franco to take over the starting role at third base. Asche is hitting .259 over 108 at-bats.

Cubs third baseman Mike Olt clubbed another home run Sunday against the Brewers. 

Olt picked up just one hit during the contest, but made it count. Olt led off the fourth inning against Brewers pitcher Marco Estrada. On the third pitch of the at-bat, he hit an 88 mph fastball out to left center for the solo shot. Olt finished the game 1 for 4, with one run scored and one RBI. 

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche came up big at the plate during Sunday's home win over the Reds.

Asche broke the game open with a three-run home run off reliever Manny Parra in the seventh inning. He added a single and finished 2 for 4 with one run scored and three RBI in an 8-3 victory. He has seven hits in his last 12 at-bats, raising his batting average from .219 to .259 on the season. He has four homers and 18 RBI in 108 at-bats.

Third baseman Josh Donaldson stayed red hot Sunday, going 1 for 2 with three walks, four runs scored and an RBI in the Athletics' 13-3 win over the Indians. Donaldson had seven RBI and seven runs scored in the series.

He has three homers and 11 RBI over his past seven games.

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson drove in three runs Saturday against the Indians.

Donaldson collected three hits during the game. He singled in his first and second at-bats. Donaldson grounded out in his third at-bat, but came back strong in the seventh inning. Donaldson tripled, scoring two runs.

Through 173 at-bats, Donaldson hit .277. 

Cubs third baseman Mike Olt has returned to the team's starting lineup Saturday.

Olt was held out of Friday's game in favor of Luis Valbuena. He did appear as a pinch-hitter, but did not reach base. Olt will hit seventh against the Brewers Saturday. He's hitting .179, but has eight home runs.

Rockies infielder Nolan Arenado was ejected from Friday's game against the Padres for arguing balls and strikes.

Arenado was tossed after he struck out looking in the eighth inning, capping off an 0-for-4 game.