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Senzel will be be called up prior to this weekend's home series against the Giants, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

Doug Gray of RedsMinorLeagues.com reported Wednesday that Senzel has been told he's getting the call, but Gray does not specify whether Senzel is expected to join the team before Friday. The Reds still need to officially select Senzel's contract and make a corresponding move. For now, those who have Senzel rostered should prepare to deploy him Friday in applicable situations. He figures to assume the role of everyday center fielder, taking over for Scott Schebler, who is hitting .135 with 26 strikeouts in 88 plate appearances. Senzel is hitting .257/.316/.371 with one home run in 35 at-bats with Triple-A Louisville since returning from an ankle injury.

Donaldson (calf) remains on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Donaldson was a late scratch Tuesday with right calf tightness and will sit for at least one more game. Johan Camargo starts at third for the second straight game.

Escobar went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Yankees.

Fresh off being named the NL's Player of the Week, Escobar kept the good times rolling with his fourth three-hit performance over his last seven games. He's batting .517/.559/1.069 with three home runs, five doubles, a triple, eight RBI and nine runs scored during that stretch.

Donaldson was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres with right calf tightness, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Donaldson's left calf was the one that kept him out of action for much of 2018, so this news isn't quite as worrisome as it may initially seem. The Braves are calling his removal precautionary and are considering him day-to-day. Johan Camargo is in line for a starting role until Donaldson returns.

Machado is starting at shortstop for Tuesday's tilt against the Braves.

With Fernando Tatis Jr. on the injured list with a hamstring injury, Machado gets the nod at shortstop for this contest. Machado could find himself manning the position frequently while the Padres' star rookie is out.

Rendon (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Rendon's elbow hasn't improved as much as the Nationals would've hoped, so he'll require a trip to the injured list. The move is retroactive to Saturday, so Rendon will be eligible to come off the shelf beginning May 7. In a corresponding move, Dan Jennings' contract was selected from Double-A Harrisburg.

Longoria went 1-for-2 with a three-run double in Monday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers.

Much to the chagrin of fantasy managers who kept him active this week, Longoria was on the bench for the second day in a row, but he at least made the most of his seventh-inning pinch-hitting opportunity. With two outs and the bases juiced, Longoria laced a double to left field off Dylan Floro to plate the Giants' only runs of the night. Pablo Sandoval drew the start at third base but was lifted after experiencing knee inflammation, so Longoria should be on track to re-enter the lineup Tuesday.

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Reds are considering promoting Senzel for his major-league debut as soon as Friday.

The timing makes sense if the Reds want their top prospect to debut in front of a home crowd that night against the Giants, as the team's next home series won't start until May 14. An ankle issue delayed Senzel's start to the season with Triple-Louisville and cut into his chances to learn center field, but he's reportedly adjusted well to the position. He's hitting .296 with a homer through six games.

Longoria isn't starting Monday's game against the Dodgers, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Longoria was given Sunday's series finale off, and he'll take a seat yet again Monday. Pablo Sandoval draws the start at the hot corner and will bat fifth with Longoria on the bench.

Manager Dave Martinez said Rendon underwent an MRI on his elbow Sunday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The MRI came back clean, confirming Rendon is simply dealing with a bruised elbow. Still, Martinez noted that a trip to the injured list could still be necessary if the third baseman -- who is out of the lineup Monday for the seventh time in eight games -- isn't ready to rejoin the lineup in the coming days.