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Donaldson's current right calf issue is not the same ailment that he dealt with in spring training, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

"This is a completely different spot on my calf," Donaldson said. It's tough to say if this is good or bad news. On one hand, it's nice to know that Donaldson's preseason injury is not necessarily lingering. On the flip side, it's not pleasing to think that the third baseman has a new problem on his hands. Furthermore, whether the two calf injuries could be related somehow is unclear. Either way, nothing should make owners feel comfortable outside of seeing Donaldson on the field for an extended stretch of games. His status for Wednesday evening's matchup has yet to be determined, but the fact that the 31-year-old was used as a pinch hitter Tuesday is a positive sign that he's nearing a return.

Manager Scott Servais said Tuesday that he fully expects Segura (hamstring) to return after the minimum 10 days, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Segura injured his hamstring on a dive back into first base during Monday's game, which led to his placement on the DL, but the team is classifying his strain as "mild." Taylor Motter figures to take on the lion's share of the workload at shortstop over the next week or so, while Jarrod Dyson will get an opportunity to lead off in Segura's absence.

Segura (hamstring) was placed on the disabled list Tuesday.

Segura suffered a strained hamstring after diving back to first base in Monday's game. The team has yet to outline an estimated return or elaborate on the severity of the injury, but more information should be available soon. In a corresponding move, Seattle designated Paul Fry for assignment and selected Mike Freeman's contract from Triple-A Tacoma.

Donaldson is still experiencing lingering calf soreness, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet reports.

Manager John Gibbons is entertaining the idea of using Donaldson as a pinch hitter, but is taking the necessary steps to avoid aggravating his calf ailment. There hasn't been any indication that Donaldson will require a stint on the DL, so he should still be considered day-to-day.

Rendon is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, Dan Kolko of MASN reports.

Rendon is off to a slow start, going 3-for-25 with just one RBI through six games, so he'll get the day off to rest and straighten things off. Stephen Drew will slide to third while Wilmer Difo gets the nod at shortstop.

Donaldson (calf) is available from the bench Tuesday against the Brewers, TV broadcaster Hazel Mae reports.

After being injured Sunday, There had been some hope that Donaldson would be able to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game, but the Blue Jays have opted to be cautious with the star third baseman. Donaldson should return to the lineup in the near future, but consider him day-to-day until then.

Suarez went 1-for-2 with a homer, three walks and a steal in Monday's win over the Pirates. One of the walks came with the bases loaded in the Reds' three-run first inning.

The homer gave the Reds home runs in each of their first seven games to begin the season. Suarez is off to a good start, hitting .350/.500/.750 in the early going.

Rendon went 0-for-6, but did pick up his first RBI of the season, in Monday's 14-6 rout of the Cardinals.

With Trea Turner (hamstring) on the DL, Rendon has moved up into the two-hole in the order but gone 0-for-10 in two games since the shift. The rest of the Nats' offense is on fire right now, so manager Dusty Baker can afford to be patient with the 26-year-old, but if he continues to struggle Rendon could fall back down to a less fantasy-friendly spot in the lineup.

Segura's hamstring injury is considered day-to-day, MLB.com's Greg Johns reports.

This isn't too much of a deviation from the initial reports, but the official word is that Segura's injury is "very mild." The 27-year-old is hitting .333 with three stolen bases through the first week of the season. Taylor Motter will likely assume Segura's role while he is on the mend.

Segura was pulled from Monday's game after straining his right hamstring, Shannon Drayer of MyNorthwest.com reports.

Segura was forced to exit the game after he injured himself diving back to first base in an attempt to avoid a double play. He will be reevaluated Tuesday to see whether a move to the disabled list is warranted, but for now, the Mariners are hoping he will only be day-to-day. With Shawn O'Malley on the DL, Taylor Motter appears to be the likely replacement for Segura if he should miss extended time.