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Moncada (illness) is batting third and playing third base in Thursday's series opener against the Astros.

As expected, Moncada returns to the lineup after a sinus infection sidelined him for three consecutive games. The switch-hitting third baseman was uncharacteristically cold with a .125 average in his last six games before the infection, but he's still hitting .280 on the season and, more significantly, boasts an OBP of .402.

Davis (hand) is swinging a bat again and hopes to begin a rehab assignment within the next couple weeks, Justin Toscano of The Record reports.

It's been a slow recovery for Davis from a torn ligament in a finger on his left hand, but the 28-year-old said Tuesday that he was feeling healthy. Assuming he has no further setbacks, Davis could rejoin the Mets' lineup in early July.

Houston manager Dusty Baker said Bregman (quadriceps) could be out "for a while," Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Baker was also quick to point out that the severity of Bregman's injury is not yet known, and the third baseman will undergo further evaluation Thursday. It sounds like there is a wide range of possible outcomes in terms of downtime for Bregman. Robel Garcia replaced him Wednesday, and he figures to be the primary fill-in while Bregman is unavailable.

Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a double Wednesday against Baltimore.

Ramirez put Cleveland ahead early, slugging a solo home run in the first inning. It was his 15th long ball of the season, though only his second since June 1. Two frames later, Ramirez delivered a two-RBI single. Despite the short-term lack of power production, Ramirez maintains an excellent .274/.354/.538 line across 268 plate appearances on the season.

Candelario went 1-for-3 with two talks, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Royals.

After missing about a week due to a personal matter and then being placed on the COVID-19 injured list to undergo health protocols, Candelario has collected hits in each of his first two games back. The infielder never really wows you with his production, but he's been steady for the Tigers since the start of last season. He should occupy a regular lineup spot now that he's back in the fold.

Donaldson left Wednesday's game against Seattle after the first inning due to a tight right calf muscle, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Donaldson appeared to grimace after rounding first base after a hit. He hurt his leg rounding first base on Opening Day and landed on the injured list. The Twins say his removal this time was as a precaution, but it's concerning given his history of calf injuries.

Bregman left Wednesday's game against the Rangers with a left quad strain, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

The third baseman's limp suggested a leg-related injury, and this update confirmed as much. It's unclear at this time how severe the quad strain is and how long Bregman will be sidelined.

Segura (groin) is nursing a Grade 1 strain to his left groin and may miss as many as three weeks, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Segura's absence was already a big blow to the Phillies, but confirmation he'll likely miss a few weeks is especially crushing. Nick Maton, Brad Miller and Luke Williams will be tasked with filling in at second base while Segura recovers.

Bregman exited Wednesday's contest against the Rangers with a limp, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Bregman pulled up limp after grounding into a double play in the first inning. The specifics about his injury, and whether he'll miss any time, should become clear following the game. Robel Garcia came in to replace Bregman at third base.

The Phillies recalled Maton from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Maton will be called upon to help fill in for Jean Segura (groin), whom the Phillies placed on the injured list Wednesday. The 24-year old has been moderately successful at the big-league level in 2021, hitting .252 with two homers in 103 at-bats. Maton will almost certainly remain with the Phillies until Segura returns to action, and possibly longer.