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Urshela went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 13-1 win against the Athletics on Saturday.

Urshela played a major role in the Angels' 11-run third inning, singling as the second batter in the frame and later driving in two runs with a one-out single. The veteran has started at shortstop in each of Los Angeles' first two games of the campaign, going a collective 5-for-8 thus far.

Donaldson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Giants.

His eighth-inning blast off Taylor Rogers -- Donaldson's first homer of the year -- brought the Yankees to within a run, only for the Giants to tack on some insurance in the top of the ninth. The 37-year-old third baseman may not have much left in the tank after a rough 2022 that saw him hit only 15 homers in 132 games with a career-low .682 OPS, but Donaldson is still capable of punishing a mistake.

Urias went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in Saturday's loss to Boston.

The Orioles were able to score eight runs during Saturday's game, but they didn't get much help from the leadoff spot. The 28-year-old infielder was able to pick up a pair of hits in the victory over Boston on Thursday, but that success didn't translate over whatsoever for Saturday's contest. It will be interesting to see if Urias is back at the top of the lineup against left-handers the next time out.

Moncada went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Astros.

Moncada's second-inning solo shot off Jose Urquidy brought the White Sox to within one, but he didn't do much else at the plate, striking out three times and leaving six runners stranded. After grabbing four hits across his first two games, however, he's seemingly off to a hot start.

Newman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's victory over Pittsburgh.

Known mostly as contact-oriented, singles hitter, Newman provided a rare glimpse at his power in the first inning with his homer off lefty Rich Hill to give Cincinnati the lead. Newman served as the DH and No. 5 hitter Saturday after opening the season on the bench against right-hander Mitch Keller.

Rendon may miss Sunday's game against the Athletics after receiving treatment on his left knee following Saturday's victory, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Rendon crashed into the tarp during Saturday's blowout win. Blum reports that the injury wasn't considered serious, but the Angels may take precaution with the third baseman in the early part of the season. Fantasy managers will want to check the Angels' lineup before Sunday's game against Oakland before placing Rendon in their lineup.

Paredes will be on the bench Saturday against Detroit, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Paredes was the No. 3 hitter and third baseman against his former team Opening Day and went 1-for-4 with a run scored. Taylor Walls will take over at the hot corner Saturday.

Peterson will sit Saturday against the Angels.

Peterson started at third base in the season opener and hit seventh. He went hitless in three at-bats. He'll sit Saturday against southpaw Patrick Sandoval, with Aledmys Diaz sliding to third base and Nick Allen taking Diaz's spot at shortstop.

Madrigal is starting at third base and batting eighth in Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Madrigal didn't play in Thursday's opener, but he'll take over at the hot corner for Patrick Wisdom on Saturday. It appears that Madrigal, Wisdom and Edwin Rios could all share time at third base this season, which could cap the fantasy value of all three players for the time being.

Wisdom is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Wisdom started at third base and batted eighth on Opening Day, but he'll take a seat for the second game of the year, with Nick Madrigal taking over at the hot corner. Breaking camp, it appeared that Wisdom, Madrigal and Edwin Rios could split time at third base, and that is already the case in the early going. Manager David Ross is likely to play matchups, though one of the three could get hot and seize a larger role.