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Bregman went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two total runs scored and a walk in Monday's 8-5 win over the Mariners.

Bregman's third-inning blast put the Astros ahead for the first time in the game and they never looked back. It was the 100th homer in the 26-year-old's career. He's hit safely in all four games this season, collecting five RBI and four runs scored along the way.

Chapman went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one strikeout in Monday's 3-0 win over the Angels.

This was a much-needed breakout day at the plate for the slick-fielding third baseman. He was 1-for-12 through the first three games but is now batting .250 with a .732 OPS.

Rendon (oblique) is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

This lines up with previous reports that he was close to getting the start Monday and wouldn't debut later than Wednesday. Rendon should assume a prominent spot in the lineup for his Angels debut

Candelario is not in the lineup Monday against the Royals.

Candelario started at third base in both of the first two games of the season, but he'll now sit for the second straight contest. Jordy Mercer starts at third base in his absence.

Renon (oblique) was in contention to start Monday against Oakland and will likely debut no later than Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Rendon developed oblique tightness late in camp, but the fact that he was never placed on the injured list seemingly indicates that the issue isn't particularly serious. David Fletcher remains the starting third baseman Monday, but Rendon should appear in an Angels uniform for the first time quite soon.

Rendon (oblique) remains on the bench for Monday's game against the Athletics.

Rendon avoided the injured list to start the season after battling oblique tightness late in camp, but he's yet to appear in a game thus far. The fact that he remains on the active roster suggests his return is imminent, with manager Joe Maddon indicating he could serve as the designated hitter before he's ready to take the field, but it will be David Fletcher at third base again for now.

Angels manager Joe Maddon indicated Sunday that he is considering having Rendon (oblique) return to action as the designated hitter before playing third base, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Rendon took batting practice and fielded groundballs over the weekend, suggesting that his regular-season Angels debut is imminent. While the team could play it safe by having Rendon open in a designated-hitter role, the move would likely be temporary given the value his defense adds to the team's infield.

Bregman went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 loss to Seattle.

Bregman has hit safely in all three games thus far, going 3-for-13 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored. As one of the Astros' more prolific bats, Bregman has hit third or fourth in the order in 2020.

Donaldson went 0-for-2 with two walks in Sunday's win at the White Sox. He's 1-for-9 with four walks in his first three games with the Twins, hitting second in the order in all three contests.

Donaldson had a quiet weekend at the plate even with the Twins scoring 27 runs in three games. Donaldson still drew walks at a good clip and saw 3.9 pitchers per at bat, according to The Athletic, which shows he's seeing the ball well at the plate and his hits should come.

Ramirez went 3-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI, four runs and one strikeout in Sunday's win against the Royals.

After struggling in 2019, Ramirez provided a boost to his numbers early this season as he took part in Cleveland's strong showing on offense Sunday. In addition to home runs in the fourth and sixth innings, Ramirez scored two additional times as all but one of the members of the starting lineup recorded hits. The 27-year-old has gone 5-for-12 with three extra-base hits to begin the season.