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Phillies third baseman Cody Asche was out of the starting lineup Saturday due to lingering tendinitis in his left hamstring, according to MLB.com.

"Nothing severe," Asche said. "I've been playing through it for about six or seven games. I don't think the training staff really liked the way it was headed, so we're just trying to kill it right now. We've got a pretty important stretch right now."

Asche is considered day to day at this point, though it doesn't sound like he will miss much time. 

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The Rockies placed infielder Nolan Arenado on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, as a result of a broken finger suffered in Friday's game.

 Arenado suffered the injury sliding into second base Friday, and will likely need more than the minimum amount of time on the DL to recover. At this point, the team does not have an official timeline for his expected return.

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche is not in the lineup Saturday against the visiting Dodgers. He has been replaced at that position by Cesar Hernandez.

Asche has been on a roll over the last six games with 10 hits in 24 at-bats and six RBI.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is again sidelined with a groin ailment and will not play Saturday against visiting Cleveland.

Machado was also absent Friday after being removed from the series opener Thursday with the issue.

Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado was forced to leave Friday's game against the Braves in the second inning, after injuring his hand while sliding into second base.

Arenado left the game in the top of the second inning with a broken finger on his left hand. More details are not known at this point, but MLB.com reports infielder Josh Rutledge was pulled from Friday's game with Triple-A Colorado Springs, possibly portending a roster move following the game. 

The Pirates moved third baseman Pedro Alvarez down in the lineup Friday, with manager Clint Hurdle citing disappointment in Alvarez production out of the leadoff spot so far.

"The production hasn't matched up with the opportunities," Hurdle told MLB.com.

Though Alvarez has 24 RBI on the season, the majority (15) have come on his eight home runs. He has left 100 runners on base in the season. Alvarez's struggles in the cleanup spot are not limited to this season, as he is a .250 hitter for his career as a No. 6 hitter, compared to just .192 at No. 4. 

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is absent from the Friday night lineup against Cleveland with a groin issue. Ryan Flaherty is set to play the position instead with Jonathan Schoop batting second. Machado, however, said before the game that he is just resting the groin and should be fine Saturday.

Machado has played in just 20 game since returning from a knee injury that kept him sidelined since late last season. But he's on an eight-game hitting streak in which he has 10 hits in 32 at-bats to raise his average from .176 to .229. Machado, however, has just three RBI in 83 at-bats on the year.

Brewers shortstop and leadoff hitter Jean Segura didn't do enough to help his team win at Atlanta on Thursday, but he did plenty. He doubled, singled twice, scored twice and stole his ninth base of the season.

Segura singled and scored in the first, then doubled and scored in the third. He has lifted his batting average from .240 to .262 since May 4.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado left Thursday's game against the Indians early, due to an injury.

Machado left the game late due to stiffness in his right groin. He finished the game 1 for 6 overall, and his status moving forward is not yet known.