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Donaldson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a second RBI on a sacrifice fly in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals.

His first homer in a Minnesota uniform came in the fourth inning, when he chased Carlos Martinez from the game with an opposite-field shot. Donaldson came into the night with just one hit, a single, in 10 at-bats on the year, but the 34-year-old is more than capable of going on a tear at any time.

Rendon (oblique) is starting at third base and batting third Tuesday against the Mariners.

Manager Joe Maddon previously said he expected the 30-year-old to make his season debut Tuesday, and he's now confirmed to be in the starting nine. Rendon missed the first four games of the season with the oblique issue, but he's now set to take the field for the first time with the Angels after signing a massive $245 million contract in the offseason.

Devers went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Mets.

Devers' eighth-inning double was a positive sign after the third baseman had one hit and six strikeouts over his first 16 at-bats. In the field, Devers, who made a series of errors during intrasquad games, made his third error of the season and failed to handle a ball that was ruled a base hit.

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.