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Segura went 2-for-4 with a pair of base hits in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Giants.

Segura was banged up heading into the week after sustaining a right shin contusion Sunday against the Braves, but he'll end up starting every game in the series with San Francisco, as he's in the lineup again Thursday. The shortstop has turned in multi-hit performances in four of his last five starts, resulting in a 14-point jump in his season-long batting average (.287).

Anderson went 1-for-4 with a grand slam Wednesday in the Marlins' 7-4 loss to the Twins.

Anderson's ninth-inning blast proved relatively meaningless to the outcome with the Twins already holding a commanding lead, but his fantasy managers surely took notice. The home run was Anderson's third in four games and his 14th overall since May 21. He'll remain locked into a key run-producing role for Miami the rest of the way as one of the few league-average bats on the MLB roster.

Suarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-1 victory against the Pirates on Wednesday.

With two months still remaining, Suarez already has 29 homers, which is just five short of the career high he set in the category last season. Suarez has hit nine home runs since the All-Star break and finished July with 12 long balls, his most in a month this year. He is batting .258 with 47 extra-base hits, 71 RBI, 57 runs and two steals in 388 at-bats this season.

McMahon is not starting Wednesday against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

McMahon has started the past five games, going 7-for-21 with a home run and six RBI during that stretch. He'll give way to Garrett Hampson at second base in Wednesday's series finale with lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu starting for the opposition.

Donaldson went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run Tuesday in the Braves' 11-8 win over the Nationals.

Donaldson's 24th home run of the season gave the Braves an 8-0 lead, which proved to be crucial insurance with the Nationals mounting a spirited rally late in the contest. The long ball ended a relative dry spell in terms of power production for Donaldson, who managed only four extra-base knocks over his previous 10 contests. He'll be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale in Washington, batting cleanup while manning third base.

Newman went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 11-4 win over Cincinnati.

The two steals equal the number he'd totaled over his last 33 starts and give him eight on the year. Newman also broke out of a mini-slump Tuesday -- he had slashed .195/.250/.220 in his prior 45 plate appearances. After batting leadoff exclusively in June, he's hit first in eight July games and seventh in his 15 other starts. Newman's hit .313 with six homers and a surprising .785 OPS in his rookie campaign.

Machado went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 8-5 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday.

Machado increased the San Diego lead to 2-0 with a first-inning shot off Tom Eshelman. It was the 27-year-old's sixth homer in his last 17 games since the All-Star break, and he is 23-for-69 over that stretch. Machado has connected for 26 homers and 67 RBI in 400 at-bats this season, and now holds a .278/.348/.515 slash line.

Muncy isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Colorado.

Muncy will head to the bench with a lefty in Kyle Freeland slated to toe the rubber for the opposition. Kris Negron is starting at the keystone and batting seventh with Muncy out of the mix.

Walding was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Walding was booted from the 40-man to make room for Blake Parker, who will be available to pitch for Philadelphia on Tuesday. Walding made a brief appearance in the majors this season, though he struck out in both of his at-bats.

Segura (lower leg) is starting at shortstop and batting second Tuesday against the Giants.

Segura suffered a bruised right shin during Sunday's matchup, but he benefitted from a scheduled off day Monday and will be right back in the mix for the series opener. He's slashing .281/.323/.444 with 11 homers and 44 RBI over 93 games this season with Philadelphia.