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Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon connected for a three-run homer in the 10th inning and had a career-high four RBI during a 9-7 win opening day against the Mets. Rendon's other RBI came on a double in the seventh inning.

Rendon, who is in his second season in the majors, hit .289 with a .400 slugging percentage, .753 OPS, one home run, two doubles and six RBI in 16 spring games.

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche went 3 for 4 with one double, one home run, one walk, two RBI and four runs in his team's 14-10 win over the Rangers on Opening Day.

Asche struggled to get going offensively this spring, hitting just .170/.274/.377 in 53 at-bats, but he saved everything for a breakout performance in the team's first game of the 2014 season. He'll need to continue to produce this season with another highly-regarded third-base prospect waiting in the wings in the form of Maikel Franco.

Royals manager Ned Yost said Danny Valencia could be in the starting lineup at third base on the days a left-handed starter is on the hill. However, manager Ned Yost wanted to stress it wasn't because of starting third baseman Mike Moustakas' struggles against left-handed pitchers.

"It's not because I don't think Moose can't hit a tough lefty. It's more trying to keep Danny sharp than it is worrying about Moose hitting against a lefty," Yost said, per MLB.com.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado (knee) said Monday he still isn't sure when he will be able to play in a game.

"You want to, but you don't know how this is going to pan out," Machado said of putting a timetable on his return, per MASNsports.com. "The surgery I had for it, you can't put a timetable to it.

"I'm doing some stuff. Not necessarily running, but we're at the point that we need to start strengthening it a little more, just to get back on the ground and start sprinting and getting back to 100 percent. Getting the quads stable enough to continue doing what I've been doing."

Brewers shortstop Jean Segura is in the team's starting lineup Monday.

Segura will play short and hit second. He had been dealing with a shoulder injury late in camp, but improved enough over the last couple days to avoid a stint on the disabled list. Segura hit .294/.329/.423 in 588 at-bats last year.

Cubs third baseman Mike Olt will hit fifth against the Pirates Monday.

Olt surprised a lot of people this spring, hitting .276 with five home runs. He'll get the start at third and face off against Francisco Liriano.

Rays left fielder David DeJesus will be the team's leadoff hitter for Monday's season opener against the Blue Jays. He will be followed by right fielder Wil Myers, second baseman Ben Zobrist, third baseman Evan Longoria, first baseman James Loney, center fielder Desmond Jennings, DH Matt Joyce, catcher Jose Molina and shortstop Yunel Escobar.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke confirmed shortstop Jean Segura will start Monday, according to MLB.com.

Segura had been dealing with shoulder issues late in camp, putting his availability in doubt. He was placed on the opening day roster, leading to speculation he was good to go to start the season. Segura will likely hit near the top of the lineup Monday.

The Orioles made several roster moves Sunday as they finalized their opening day roster.

The Orioles placed four players on the 15-day disabled list. They were Michael Almanzar (left patellar tendinitis), infielder Manny Machado (knee surgery), outfielder Francisco Peguero (right wrist tendinitis) and outfielder Nolan Reimold (neck). They also placed pitcher Edgmer Escalona (shoulder) on the 60-day disabled list.

The Orioles also selected the contracts of outfielder Delmon Young and reliever Evan Meek, while pitcher Mike Belfiore was desginated for assignment and Johan Santana, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, was reassigned to minor-league camp.

Brewers shortstop Jean Segura avoided the disabled list Sunday.

Segura had been dealing with shoulder issues late in camp, and it was unclear whether they would require a stint on the DL. Segura is expected to start Monday's season opener for the club.