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Donaldson went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 10-4 win over the Athletics.

Prior to the series against Oakland, Donaldson had not started any of New York's previous three games and was in a 6-for-48 swoon. However, the veteran third baseman showed signs of life against the club with whom he began his MLB career, going 3-for-13 with a pair of homers and five RBI during the three-game set. Donaldson did strike out six times during that stretch, so his offensive woes aren't behind him, but the Yankees can probably tolerate the lack of contact as long as he continues to produce runs. On the season, Donaldson's numbers remain ugly, as he's slashing .143/.200/.468 with a 30.6 percent strikeout rate, adding eight homers and 13 RBI over 85 plate appearances.

Senzel is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Padres.

Senzel has now been out of the lineup for three straight games and started just six of 13 contests since returning from the injured list. He's just 4-for-25 at the plate over that span and could continue to see his playing time squeezed on a Reds club that's been a surprise contender.

Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Royals.

Ramirez was the initial runner in the 10th inning and moved to third on a groundout before succeeding on a straight steal of home for the go-ahead run. The Guardians couldn't keep the lead however, with Emmanuel Clase blowing the save in the bottom of the frame. Ramirez has stolen a base in three straight games after logging just one theft in his previous 45 contests. The third baseman is up to nine steals, 13 home runs, 52 RBI, 50 runs scored and a .298/.367/.525 slash line over 76 games, which includes a stunning .340/.405/.649 line in June.

Baty went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Brewers.

After taking Adrian Houser deep in the third inning, the rookie third baseman got lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh against left-handed reliever Hoby Milner. Baty snapped a 29-game homer drought, a stretch in which he slashed just .237/.306/.278 with four doubles and 10 RBI. The Mets are committed to the 23-year-old at the hot corner after trading away Eduardo Escobar, but if Baty's struggles continue, it's possible Mark Vientos -- who has seen action at third base in 22 of his 46 games for Triple-A Syracuse this season -- might be called back up to compete with him for playing time.

Moustakas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the White Sox.

Moustakas gave Anaheim a 2-1 lead with a solo shot off Lance Lynn in the second inning, his fifth homer of the season and first since joining the Angels. The 34-year-old infielder is now 4-for-13 (.308) in four games since he was traded from the Rockies. Overall, he's slashing a respectable .273/.364/.445 with 19 RBI and 22 runs scored across 151 plate appearances this season. Moustakas could continue to see regular at-bats with Gio Urshela (pelvis) out for the season and Anthony Rendon (wrist) still working his way back.

Bregman went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, a walk and three total runs scored in Thursday's 14-0 win over the Cardinals.

Bregman's slam came off position player Alec Burleson in the ninth inning. This was Bregman's second grand slam in a span of five games. The third baseman has hit safely in eight of his last 10 contests, going 15-for-42 (.357) with three homers and 14 RBI in that span. Outside of brief slumps in early May and mid-June, he's done well at the plate over the last two months. Bregman owns a .251/.346/.412 slash line with 12 homers, 53 RBI, 47 runs scored and three stolen bases through 80 contests this season. While improving, his .758 OPS remains the lowest of his career, though he has plenty of time to get back to his established level.

Davis was ejected from Thursday's game against the Blue Jays after arguing a called third strike to end the third inning, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Davis struck out in each of his at-bats prior to being ejected, ending his modest three-game hitting streak. Casey Schmitt took over at third base.

Arenado (back) is serving as the Cardinals' designated hitter and batting cleanup Thursday versus the Astros.

Arenado has been bothered by lower-back tightness since Tuesday and made an early exit from Wednesday's game because of it, but he feels well enough to fill the DH role in Thursday's series finale versus Houston. Nolan Gorman will cover third base and Brendan Donovan is playing second base.

Segura has been added to the lineup for Thursday's game in Boston, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Segura was supposed to have the night off, but the Marlins need him after Yuli Gurriel (face) and Garrett Cooper (illness) both got scratched. Segura will play third base and bat fifth versus the Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello.

Segura is absent from the lineup Thursday versus the Red Sox.

Jon Berti will start at third base and bat ninth as the Marlins try to pull off a three-game sweep in Boston. This looks to be a planned day off for Segura, who's gone 3-for-9 with a homer and three RBI in two games since he returned Monday from a left hamstring strain.