Blue Jays' Jose Bautista: Out of lineup Saturday

Bautista (thigh) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports. "I'm not ready yet," said Bautista after testing out his injury before the game.

Analysis:

Ezequiel Carrera will get another start in Bautista's place Saturday, batting leadoff and playing right field. Saturday marks Bautista's second consecutive day out of the lineup due to a thigh issue that flared up Thursday. Bautista's status heading into Sunday's series finale is up in the air, but Carrera will likely continue to serve as his replacement should he miss additional time.