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Senzel is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Following a recent stint on the injured list while he dealt with an illness, Senzel started in center field in each of the Reds' past six games, going a collective 5-for-19 with a home run, a double, two RBI and an additional run. He's likely just getting some routine maintenance Thursday in a day game after a night game, with Jake Fraley picking up the start in center field in his stead.

The Reds activated Moustakas (biceps) from the 10-day injured list Thursday. He'll serve as the Reds' designated hitter and will bat seventh in the team's series finale with the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Manager David Bell said Wednesday that Moustakas was likely 3-to-4 days away from a return, but the Reds will end up bringing the 33-year-old back sooner than expected after he presumably looked better than expected in his workouts. Bell noted that Moustakas' biceps injury was still affecting his throwing, so he's expected to be limited to a DH or pinch-hitting role for the next several games before reclaiming his usual duties at third base. The lefty-hitting Moustakas should make regular starts against right-handed pitching, but he could frequently sit against southpaws.

Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over Atlanta.

Wisdom picked a great time for his first hit of the game, hitting a two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to put the Cubs up 6-3. The third baseman is only batting .236, though he does have a strong .808 OPS and three long balls across 17 games. Jonathan Villar will continue to get playing time across the diamond, but Wisdom should continue to see regular starts while he's producing at the plate.

Arenado went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and three RBI before being ejected from Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Mets.

He didn't get tossed until the bottom of the eighth inning, after Arenado took exception to a pitch high and inside from Yoan Lopez in a game that had already featured two hit by pitches, but the veteran slugger had done plenty of damage by that point. Through 17 games this season, Arenado is slashing a blistering .375/.452/.703 with five homers, 11 runs and 17 RBI.

Busch made his first professional start in left field for Double-A Tulsa on Wednesday.

Busch has played primarily at second base during his minor-league career, though he has also seen time at first base and at DH. If he is able to handle the new position well, it could open a door to a big-league debut later this season, as outfield depth is arguably the Dodgers' biggest non-pitching need. Busch has certainly shown that he is capable at the plate -- he is slashing .305/.468/.746 with eight home runs, 19 RBI and a 17:19 BB:K in 79 plate appearances this season.

Farmer went 4-for-5 with four doubles, two RBI and a run in Wednesday's loss to the Padres.

Farmer notched an RBI double off MacKenzie Gore in the third inning, driving in Tommy Pham. He doubled again in his next at-bat in the sixth inning and proceeded to score off a Colin Moran sacrifice fly. He later doubled two more times and drove in another run. The four extra-base hits were his first since April 17 and he now has seven doubles in 64 at-bats.

McMahon will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday at Philadelphia after initially being absent from the lineup.

The 27-year-old was set to receive Wednesday off with left-hander Ranger Suarez pitching for the Phillies, but he'll instead take the starting spot of Brendan Rodgers, who was scratched with back soreness. McMahon has a .236/.354/.400 slash line with one home run, six doubles, eight RBI and seven runs through 16 games in 2022.

Manager Buck Showalter said after Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the Cardinals that initial X-rays on Davis' left foot returned negative, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Though Davis avoided structural damage to his foot after he was struck by a pitch in his eighth-inning plate appearance, Showalter noted that the 29-year-old was "extremely sore." Davis thus remains at risk of landing on the 10-day injured list, though the Mets could choose to wait and see how he feels after a day or two before reaching a decision on that front.

Manager David Bell said Wednesday that Moustakas (biceps) will likely return in the next 3-to-4 days, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer

Although Bell indicated a weekend return is most likely for Moustakas, the 33-year-old could return as early as Thursday against the Padres as a DH-only option since his injury is only impacting his throwing, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Colin Moran and Matt Reynolds should continue to see most of the playing time at third base until Moustakas is cleared to play the field.

Davis was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cardinals after he was struck by a pitch near in his left ankle during his eighth-inning plate appearance, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. He went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts prior to his departure.

Davis attempted to take his base after being drilled in the ankle, but he couldn't limp to first base before requiring assistance off the field from a trainer and manager Buck Showalter. The Mets will provide an updated diagnosis for Davis after the game, but it wouldn't be a major surprise if he's sidelined for at least a few days.