Carlos Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Analysis:

With the Rockies facing a left-handed pitcher in Arizona's Robbie Ray on Friday, manager Walt Weiss will use this opportunity to give Gonzalez his first off day of the season. Gerardo Parra will slide over to take Gonzalez's place in right field against the Diamondbacks on Friday, but Gonzalez figures to rejoin the lineup Saturday.