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Anderson will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Mets.

Anderson picked up his first two starts of the season in right field, but he'll man third base for the second time in as many days following Luis Urias' (hamstring) recent move to the injured list. While Urias is on the shelf, Anderson is expected to play third base on a regular basis against right-handed pitching, though he could see more time in the corner outfield versus left-handers. Wherever Anderson is used in the field likely won't influence his fantasy outlook in any major way, as he should already carry eligibility in outfield and third base in most leagues after logging 41 and 42 starts at those respective positions in 2022. Anderson has recorded exactly one hit and one walk in each of the Brewers' first three games of the season and has scored twice and driven in one run.

Escobar is absent from the Mets' lineup for Monday's game in Milwaukee, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Luis Guillorme will get the start at third base. Escobar is 1-for-16 with seven strikeouts and no walks to start the season. He probably doesn't need to look over his shoulder quite yet, but with Brett Baty off to a nice start with Triple-A Buffalo, Escobar would be wise to pick it up.

Wisdom went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers.

Wisdom hit his first two home runs of the season after supplying 25 long balls last year and 28 in 2021. He started in right field with Nick Madrigal getting the nod at third base, while Edwin Rios figures to also be in the mix at the hot corner moving forward. It could be a frustrating position for fantasy managers, so Wisdom's ability to play in the outfield is helpful for his overall outlook.

Vosler went 2-for-4 with solo home run and a double during Sunday's win over the Pirates.

Vosler started the scoring with solo shot during the second inning and followed up with a double in the eighth, though he was stranded. The 29-year-old received the start in two of the first three games of the season and has gone 3-for-8 with a home run, a triple, a double and three RBI.

Manager Dave Roberts said Muncy (groin) won't be available off the bench Sunday versus the Diamondbacks, though the skipper doesn't expect the injury to warrant a trip to the injured list, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The 32-year-old was hit by a pitch in a "very sensitive area of his body" Saturday and is still experiencing some soreness Sunday. Muncy will take it easy for a day or two but should make a relatively quick return to the lineup.

Longoria is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Longoria is 1-for-7 with a double and a run scored through the first three games of the season and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Los Angeles. Josh Rojas will step in at the hot corner and bat leadoff for Arizona.

Muncy (lower body) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Muncy was hit in the lower body by a pitch during Saturday's victory over Arizona, and the infielder is unsurprisingly out of the lineup for the series finale against the D-Backs. Chris Taylor gets the start at third base in Muncy's place, and he'll hit eighth against Zach Davies and the Diamondbacks' pitching staff.

Madrigal is starting at third base and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

That's consecutive starts for Madrigal, who faced righty Brandon Woodruff on Saturday and will see lefty Eric Lauer on Sunday. It seemed like Patrick Wisdom, who started on Opening Day, would be the top option at third base, but it's Madrigal getting the chance Sunday after also playing there Saturday, though Wisdom will start in right field. Edwin Rios should also factor in against righties moving forward, making the hot corner very fluid in Chicago.

Senzel (toe) will report to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Senzel is expected to see time at a few different positions once he returns to the Reds from the injured list, and it's likely he'll see time all over the field during the rehab assignment. Assuming good health, he should rejoin Cincinnati by the middle of April.

Segura is out of the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Mets, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Segura will begin the series finale against New York on the bench while Jon Berti gets the hot-corner assignment and hits seventh. The 33-year-old veteran infielder has picked up one hit in his 12 plate appearances over his first three games as a member of the Marlins.