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Castro went 2-for-2 with a a two-run home run and two additional RBI in an 8-4 victory versus the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Castro didn't start the contest, but he was summoned in the sixth inning after Josh VanMeter departed with a hand injury. Castro made the most of his time in the game, launching a two-run homer in the eighth inning and knocking a two-run single in the ninth. The long ball was his first of the campaign in his 62nd at-bat. He swatted five homers in 86 at-bats in his rookie campaign last season.

McMahon went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a walk, four RBI and two runs scored in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

McMahon went hitless while striking out three times in the first game of the twin bill. However, he rebounded to play a key role in Colorado's offensive explosion in the second contest. His production began with a three-RBI triple in the third inning, and he followed that up with a run-scoring double two frames later. Entering Wednesday's games, McMahon had just five hits across his last 37 at-bats so the strong performance was a welcomed change from his recent form. Overall, McMahon has a .244/.338/.398 line with four home runs, 26 runs scored and 26 RBI across 201 plate appearances.

Astudillo went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Astudillo was in the lineup at second base, his second start at the position since being promoted to Miami on May 25. He took German Marquez yard in the third inning for a two-run home run -- his first of the campaign -- and followed that up with an RBI single one frame later. Astudillo isn't likely to draw consistent starts at one position, but his defensive versatility should help him earn regular playing time. He has collected five hits across his first 17 at-bats in the majors this season.

Arenado went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Padres.

Arenado gave the Cardinals a 3-1 lead with a two-run blast off Padres starter Yu Darvish in the sixth inning. In the eighth, Arenado added an RBI single to pad the lead. The third baseman has multiple hits in each of the last two games since he snapped an 0-for-17 skid. He's slashing .281/.350/.522 with 10 homers, 35 RBI, 22 runs scored and 13 doubles in 200 plate appearances. He's also been caught stealing twice.

Muncy (elbow) took part in early batting practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pirates, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Muncy landed on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Saturday, and Wednesday marked the first time that he had taken part in pregame batting practice since landing on the IL. Assuming he feels good afterward, he's expected to be sent to Camelback Ranch soon to ramp up his activity.

Castro isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Castro has been an everyday player since joining the major-league club, but he'll get a breather after he hit .100 with a triple and seven strikeouts over the last five games. Diego Castillo will draw the start at shortstop and bat fifth.

The Giants recalled Vosler from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday. He'll start at third base and bat ninth in the Giants' series finale in Philadelphia, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Vosler will enter the starting nine as a replacement for Evan Longoria, who is on the bench Wednesday after being removed from Tuesday's win with right shoulder soreness. Assuming the issue is a day-to-day concern rather than something that forces Longoria to the injured list, Vosler likely won't be in store for a long-term look in an everyday role at the hot corner.

Longoria (shoulder) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Longoria was removed from Tuesday's game against the Phillies due to right shoulder soreness, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one matchup. It's possible that the 36-year-old will be available off the bench, but Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner and bat ninth.

Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday that Segura will need surgery to repair his fractured right index finger, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Segura is projected to require 10-to-12 weeks to recover from the procedure.

Philadelphia placed Segura on the 10-day injured list earlier Wednesday after it became apparent he would require surgery to address the injury he sustained in Tuesday's game against the Giants. Segura could have his procedure as soon as Friday, and the Phillies are bracing for the reality that his absence could extend into September, if the longer end of the timeline Girardi provided holds true. Nick Maton was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and will start alongside Johan Camargo in the middle infield in Wednesday's series finale with San Francisco, though one of the two players will lose out on a starting role once Didi Gregorius (knee) returns from the IL as soon as this weekend.

Segura (finger) is expected to miss approximately 10-12 weeks, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Segura was placed on the injured list with a fractured right index finger Wednesday, and the injury is significant enough that he'll likely be sidelined until at least August. The 32-year-old slashed .275/.324/.407 with six homers, 22 runs, 19 RBI and eight stolen bases over 44 games to begin the season, but Johan Camargo, Bryson Stott and Nick Maton should compete for playing time at second base while Segura is sidelined.