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Bregman went 0-for-1 with three walks, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Blue Jays.

Bregman saw his eight-game hitting streak snapped, but his on-base streak reached 10 games. Despite the lack of hits, he managed to contribute in other ways, delivering a run on a first-inning sacrifice fly and later walking with the bases loaded. Bregman's ,412 on-base percentage ranks fifth in MLB.

Escobar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Dodgers.

Escobar's eighth-inning home run off Los Angeles closer Kenley Jansen provided Arizona with a two-run cushion it needed as the Dodgers plated a run in the ninth. It was the third straight game with a homer for Escobar and fourth in the last week. He's driven in nine runs over the last six games to grab a share of the RBI lead in MLB with 109.

Rendon went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and three runs scored in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Marlins.

Rendon set the tone early for the Nationals by delivering a 402-foot blast to left field during the first inning. The 29-year-old finished August on an absolute tear, slashing .386/.440/.653 with six home runs and 27 RBI in 25 games.

LeMahieu went 1-for-5 with a walkoff solo home run in Saturday's win over the A's.

He was 0-fer during the first nine innings, but LeMahieu came up clutch in extras with a homer off Lou Trivino, LeMahieu's 24th home run this season. The 31-year-old has shifted over to third base, covering for Gio Urshela (groin) with Luke Voit back at first.

Senzel (illness) is starting in center field and hitting fifth in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Senzel has been under the weather recently but is feeling well enough to rejoin the starting lineup for the second half of Saturday's twin bill. He'll look to end a rough month (.191/.240/.309 with three home runs and five steals) on a high note as he faces right-hander Daniel Ponce de Leon in his return to action.

Chapman (head) went 1-for-4 with a walk in a win over the Yankees on Friday.

Chapman returned as a starter after coming in as a defensive replacement in Thursday's series opener. The third baseman remained free of concussion symptoms after getting hit in the helmet with a pitch Wednesday against the Royals, and his ability to put in a full game in the field Friday further corroborates his health.

LeMahieu will take over at third base for most games during Gio Urshela's (groin) absence, Mike Mazzeo of Yahoo! Sports reports.

LeMahieu has played the majority of his games at second base this season but has also spent significant time at both first and third. He shifted over to the hot corner upon Urshela's exit from Wednesday's game, started at third Friday and is in the lineup at the same position Saturday. The move is likely to be short-lived with Urshela expecting a minimum stay on the injured list.

Moustakas (wrist) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

Moustakas will remain on the bench for a fourth straight game as he continues to nurse a sore left wrist, which he sustained after he was struck by a grounder in Monday's game against the Cardinals. According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the injury is worse than originally hoped; the third baseman couldn't grip a bat Friday when he attempted to hit, suggesting a return isn't imminent. Travis Shaw, who was recalled from Triple-A San Antonio on Saturday, will start at third base in his place.

Senzel is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals due to an illness, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Senzel apparently would have been scratched from Friday's lineup had the game not been postponed. Manager David Bell said the rookie may rejoin the lineup for the second half of Saturday's twin bill. Phillip Ervin is manning center field in his place for Game 1.

Toro was out of the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays.

Toro had been a regular starter at third base when he was first added to the roster last week, but he's sat out two of the last four games since Aledmys Diaz was activated off the injured list.