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Donaldson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Giants.

His eighth-inning blast off Taylor Rogers -- Donaldson's first homer of the year -- brought the Yankees to within a run, only for the Giants to tack on some insurance in the top of the ninth. The 37-year-old third baseman may not have much left in the tank after a rough 2022 that saw him hit only 15 homers in 132 games with a career-low .682 OPS, but Donaldson is still capable of punishing a mistake.

Urias went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in Saturday's loss to Boston.

The Orioles were able to score eight runs during Saturday's game, but they didn't get much help from the leadoff spot. The 28-year-old infielder was able to pick up a pair of hits in the victory over Boston on Thursday, but that success didn't translate over whatsoever for Saturday's contest. It will be interesting to see if Urias is back at the top of the lineup against left-handers the next time out.

Moncada went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Astros.

Moncada's second-inning solo shot off Jose Urquidy brought the White Sox to within one, but he didn't do much else at the plate, striking out three times and leaving six runners stranded. After grabbing four hits across his first two games, however, he's seemingly off to a hot start.

Rendon may miss Sunday's game against the Athletics after receiving treatment on his left knee following Saturday's victory, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Rendon crashed into the tarp during Saturday's blowout win. Blum reports that the injury wasn't considered serious, but the Angels may take precaution with the third baseman in the early part of the season. Fantasy managers will want to check the Angels' lineup before Sunday's game against Oakland before placing Rendon in their lineup.

Paredes will be on the bench Saturday against Detroit, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Paredes was the No. 3 hitter and third baseman against his former team Opening Day and went 1-for-4 with a run scored. Taylor Walls will take over at the hot corner Saturday.

Peterson will sit Saturday against the Angels.

Peterson started at third base in the season opener and hit seventh. He went hitless in three at-bats. He'll sit Saturday against southpaw Patrick Sandoval, with Aledmys Diaz sliding to third base and Nick Allen taking Diaz's spot at shortstop.

MLB is investigating an altercation Rendon had with a fan following the Angels' season opener Thursday in Oakland, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

A video has circulated around social media in which Rendon appears to grab a man by the shirt and exchange heated words with him. Rendon plans to discuss the incident Saturday, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, and an MLB spokesperson indicated Friday, "We are aware of the video and we are now looking into the matter." It remains to be seen what fallout will come of the incident, but Rendon could face a suspension if the league determines one is warranted.

Moncada went 3-for-4 with an RBI double during Friday's loss to Houston.

After striking out three times Opening Day, Moncada bounced back with three hits, all with exit velocities over 95. He brought home Eloy Jimenez in the sixth inning with his first extra-base hit of the year. Moncada was aggressive Friday, seeing just seven total pitches during his four plate appearances.

Nevin (oblique) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Friday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Nevin is eligible for activation April 8 and would seem to have a good shot to be ready at that time. He could fill the short side of a platoon at third base for the Tigers against lefties.

Miranda started at third base and went 0-for-3 with two walks in Thursday's season-opening win at Kansas City.

Miranda was limited to DH and first base for most of spring training due to a sore throwing shoulder. However, it looks like he's ready for everyday duty at the hot corner with the start of the regular season. His sore shoulder wasn't an issue at the plate as Miranda had a tremendous spring with five home runs and a 1.225 OPS.