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Rendon went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a solo home run in a 6-5 loss to the Mets on Saturday.

Rendon started a three-run rally during the eighth inning with the homer to help the Nationals take a 5-3 lead, only to see the bullpen falter during the bottom of the frame. The 28-year-old went 0-for-4 in the season opener but is 12-for-23 with four doubles, three home runs and six RBI in his last six games.

Machado went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 6-4 win over the Cardinals on Saturday.

Machado provided the Rays' fifth and sixth runs with his two-run shot in the eighth inning and has now homered twice in the last three games. The two hits raised Machado's batting average to .290 for the season.

McMahon (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left elbow strain.

McMahon sustained the strain Friday when he hyperextended his left elbow on a play at first base. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but the 24-year-old will be eligible to return from the injured list April 16 versus the Padres. Mark Reynolds and Pat Valaika figure to see an increased workload at first base with Daniel Murphy (finger) also on the injured list.

McMahon is not in Saturday's lineup due to a hyperextended left elbow, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

McMahon suffered the injury while making a play at first base Friday. He had an MRI, the results of which have not yet been released. Pat Valaika gets the start at second base in his absence.

Moustakas will head to the bench for the first time Saturday against the Cubs.

Moustakas will sit against left-hander Cole Hamels, though don't expect him to sit against every lefty, as he remained in the lineup Friday against Jose Quintana. Hernan Perez will start at second base Saturday.

Donaldson will head to the bench for the first time this season Saturday against the Marlins.

Donaldson started at third base and batted second in each of the Braves' first seven games. He hasn't looked great over that small sample, hitting just .154 with no extra-base hits. Johan Camargo will play third base Saturday, while Ozzie Albies will move up to the second spot in the order.

Suarez is not starting Saturday against the Pirates.

Suarez will sit for the first time this season. He's gotten off to a bit of a slow start at the plate, as he's just 5-for-22, though he does have a home run and five walks. Kyle Farmer will start at third base in his absence.

Escobar is likely to remain the everyday third baseman with Jake Lamb (quadriceps) expected to miss up to six weeks, Richard Morin and Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Escobar's frigid start (.121/.147/.152) and manager Torey Lovullo's desire to get first baseman Christian Walker into the lineup were the motivating factors leading to Lamb occasionally moving across the diamond from first to third. With Lamb out of action, Escobar has breathing space to break out of his slump while getting regular at-bats. Ildemaro Vargas was called up after Lamb was placed on the 10-day injured list and will be the primary backup.

Arenado went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored Friday against the Dodgers.

Arenado knocked home a run in the third inning on a sacrifice fly and plated another in the seventh on a single to left field. The 27-year-old slugger remains without a home run on the season, though he'll have the luxury of hitting at Coors Field for the next five contests.

Muncy went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple, three RBI and a walk to help the Dodgers to a 10-6 victory over the Rockies on Friday.

Muncy had a monster day at the dish against Colorado, as he fell a double short of the cycle. It was a welcome showing for the 28-year-old, who was off to a slow start to the season coming off last year's breakout 35-homer campaign. With this performance, he bumped his slugging percentage up to a healthy .542 through 24 at-bats.