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Suarez went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI against the Giants on Wednesday.

After nailing four homers in the first six games, the bomb was just his second blast since April 10. After mostly hitting second in April, Red manager Bryan Price moved Suarez down to the six-spot before Sunday's game. Although it's still unclear whether he will stay there, Suarez should get more RBI opportunities (but fewer at-bats) hitting sixth.

Alvarez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Since April 16, Alvarez either has two or more hits or no hits in a game, watching his average jump from .167 to .208 over that span while picking up his first home run. Really only able to act as the designated hitter these days, Alvarez gives way to Nolan Reimold while Mark Trumbo slides over as the designated hitter.

Segura (hip) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Although there was some speculation that Segura may return to the lineup Wednesday, the Diamondbacks decided to give him another day to rest his ailing hip. He said that he feels better, but he's still not 100 percent, so he decided not to risk a setback this early in the season. Phil Gosselin will take his spot at second base once again.

Ramirez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

After making consecutive starts at third, the versatile Ramirez will get the day off in favor of Juan Uribe. Ramirez is hitting .292 while logging time at left field and third base. His versatility should keep him in the lineup most days, even as the 23-year-old continues to learn how to play left field.

LeMahieu is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

The switch-hitting Christhian Adames will take over at the keystone in place of LeMahieu on Wednesday after LeMahieu had started five days in a row. LeMahieu figures to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's series opener in San Francisco against Matt Cain.

Moustakas (thumb) is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

After missing two straight games due to a swollen thumb, Moustakas will reclaim his usual spot at third base Wednesday and bat second in the order against Washington's Stephen Strasburg. Wednesday marks the first time Moustakas has faced Strasburg, but he has had some success against righties this season, belting six of his seven home runs against them.

Duffy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.

It's only the second day off of the season for Duffy, who's hitting .241 with a pair of homers and nine RBI as the everyday third baseman. He'll be replaced Wednesday by Conor Gillaspie, who will hit sixth in the order.

Machado started at shortstop Tuesday and the Orioles are taking it one day at a time at the position while J.J. Hardy is on the DL, MASN Sports reports.

Machado is already one of the best players in the game no matter where he plays on the field. That said, his normal third base position is rather deep, with Josh Donaldson, Nolan Arenado and Kris Bryant at the fantasy position. If Machado earns shortstop eligibility, the flexibility could be very nice for his owners. Machado has logged five games at shortstop so far. Ryan Flaherty started at third base Tuesday and Machado figures to have a green light at shortstop unless he starts to make errors.

Rendon hit his first home run, a solo blast, and walked in Tuesday's loss to the Royals.

Rendon now has a five-game hitting streak as he is starting to show some life after a brutal start to the season. He is still hitting just .240/.307/.317, but he has raised his OPS by 50 points over the past five games. Rendon is off the schneid, but his power production remains a big question mark going forward. He has just six home runs in his past 105 games (411 at-bats) after hitting 21 in his rookie season in 2014 (153 games, 613 at-bats).

Moustakas is not in Tuesday's lineup due to a swollen thumb, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

Moustakas' injury is only minor, according to manager Ned Yost, and there is a chance he could play Tuesday if needed even though he will not start. Moustakas should have a chance to return to action Wednesday, but he faces a quick turnaround with the Royals playing an early afternoon affair.