Dodgers' Joc Pederson: Out of lineup

Pederson is not in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with Pittsburgh.

Analysis:

Having not missed game action since June 6, Pederson will get a routine day off with Trayce Thompson filling in for him in center field. Pederson has heated up since mid-June, homering five times and reaching base safely in 11 of his last 14 games. The 24-year-old outfielder has slashed .300/.340/.680 with a 1.020 OPS over than span.