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Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson is slated to return to the spring lineup Wednesday against the Indians. Donaldson has been sidelined since leaving Sunday's game due to right calf tightness.

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson will not play Tuesday, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Donaldson wanted to take part in the game, but instead he'll get another day to recover from calf tightness. He'll likely return to action Wednesday.

Cubs third baseman Mike Olt was scratched from Monday's spring lineup because of fatigue in his right shoulder, per MLB.com. But the injury is not considered serious.

"We're looking to keep him healthy," manager Rick Renteria said.

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson, who left Sunday's spring game due to calf tightness, isn't going through conditioning drills Monday. However, he is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday or Wednesday, per the San Francisco Chronicle.

Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson left Sunday's spring game against the Reds with right calf tightness. The A's don't consider Donaldson's injury to be serious.

Orioles infielder Manny Machado is hoping to run in the next few days, according to MASN.

Machado had some scar tissue flare up during camp, and hasn't run the past couple of days due to the issue. He had knee surgery during the offseason. Machado said he's still hoping to play opening day. He expects to have his knee checked out soon. He added that his setback was "no big deal."

Machado hit .283/.314/.432 in 667 at-bats last year.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is making little progress from a knee injury that has prevented him from participating in spring training. He has not run for five days, per MASNsports.com. The issue is scar tissue that flared up and motivated the Orioles to shut him down.

Machado, who exploded onto the scene last season as a sure fielder and doubles machine, seems certain now to begin the season on the disabled list. Buck Showalter had said last week that Machado was ahead of schedule in his recovery, but the latest news serves as a setback.

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin plans to meet with principal owner Mark Attanasio this weekend to discuss offering an extension to shortstop Jean Segura, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Segura isn't eligible for arbitration until after the 2015 season and isn't eligible for free agency until after the 2018 season, so there's no imminent need to sign Segura to a longterm deal. However, both sides have reasons to negotiate for a multiyear extension, as it would give the organization future payroll clarity with one of its best young players while providing Segura with financial security.

Cubs infielder Mike Olt delivered his best performance of the spring Wednesday, going 3 for 4 with two home runs and three RBI in his team's game against the Mariners.

Olt has dealt with a sore shoulder this spring, but if he can get some time at third base soon without suffering a setback, that and a strong offensive performance could instill him as the starter at the hot corner once the season begins. He's 7 for 21 with three home runs and six RBI in seven games while serving as a designated hitter.

Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado believes he's found the right approach at the plate after working hard in the offseason to correct what plagued him in 2013, per MLB.com. The results have been visible early in spring training, as Arenado is batting .455 (10 for 22) with a .773 slugging percentage through nine games.

"I worked in the offseason, tried to stay on my back leg more and recognize pitches -- that's the way you're supposed to hit," he said. "Last year, I hit that way for a bit, but I also created a bad habit that got me out in front. I'm trying to get away from that. Right now it feels good.

"'Last year, I knew I was in front. That's what got me in trouble. But it was hard to break the habit. Knowing now that I need to finish on my back leg, it's easier to feel if I popped the ball up, 'Oh, I dipped.' As long as I'm turning my hips and staying back, I believe I'll be able to figure out things a little bit quicker."

Teammate Troy Tulowitzki has high hopes for Arenado.

"I think he's going to be a big RBI guy, and he was in the minor leagues," Tulowitzki said. "If you look at his strikeout totals, they're not high. Anytime you have a young kid who's not striking out -- or anyone, they don't have to be a young kid -- they're going to be a high RBI guy."