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Kieboom went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over the Yankees.

In his first major-league at-bat since 2021, Kieboom launched a solo home run off Carlos Rodon to put the Nats ahead 1-0 in the third. Once a top prospect, the 25-year-old Kieboom had struggled to a .198 average in his first two big-league seasons. He'd been swinging the bat well in Triple-A, going 24-for-82 (.293) with a .814 OPS over his last 22 games, earning another look in Washington. The rebuilding Nats could give Kieboom an extended opportunity at third base down the stretch.

Peterson started at third base and went 0-for-1 with a walk in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Texas.

The lefty-batting Peterson usually starts against right-handers, as was the case Tuesday, but his track record against southpaws makes him vulnerable to being pinch hit for against left-handed relievers. That happened again, as Buddy Kennedy replaced him when Brock Burke entered the contest. Peterson is slashing .170/.245/.170 over 52 plate appearances against lefties this season.

Gelof went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Royals.

Gelof continues to do it all for the Athletics. He's gone 23-for-59 (.390) with four home runs and three steals over his last 15 games. The second baseman is up to eight thefts, nine homers, 17 RBI, 23 runs scored and a steady .305/.373/.617 slash line through 33 contests this season, cementing himself firmly as a starter and the No. 2 hitter in the lineup.

Moustakas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Cincinnati.

Moustakas was one of three Angels to hit a solo homer off Graham Ashcraft, with Moustakas' coming as part of a back-to-back effort with Brandon Drury in the second frame. Over his last six games, Moustakas is 7-for-23 (.304) with three runs scored and two RBI.

Candelario went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Monday's 8-6 loss to the Tigers.

Candelario continued his excellent play for the Cubs since coming over at the trade deadline, as he's now batting .349 with two home runs and 12 runs scored across 18 games. The infielder also has 36 doubles this season, which is good for second in the majors behind Freddie Freeman.

Rendon (lower leg) has not progressed to any on-field work, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

When asked whether Rendon's recovery had progressed, manager Phil Nevin stated, "It depends on which day you ask him. It comes and goes each day." Rendon was shifted to the 60-day injured list Friday, meaning he can't return until Sept. 9. However, his return at that point appears to be in doubt.

McKinstry was added to Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs, starting at third base and batting ninth, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

He typically wouldn't start with lefty Drew Smyly on the hill for Chicago, but Javier Baez was a late scratch with an illness.

Monasterio is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Twins.

Monasterio is stuck in a 1-for-22 slump and has posted an overall .200/.288/.323 batting line in 73 plate appearances since the calendar flipped to August. Brian Anderson will play third base and hit ninth for Milwaukee on Tuesday against Minnesota.

Hayes is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.

This appears to be a scheduled day of rest for Hayes, who went 1-for-5 with a double in Monday's series against St. Louis. Vinny Capra will play third base and bat seventh Tuesday as the Pirates take on veteran right-hander Adam Wainwright.

Peraza was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday.

Peraza has done very little during his limited chances in the majors this season but has produced an .836 OPS with 14 home runs and 16 stolen bases in 2023 at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Yankees are expected to play him a lot down the stretch, with Peraza perhaps in line to receive the bulk of the starts at third base while also filling in at second and shortstop on occasion.