Rangers' Shin-Soo Choo: Not in Friday's lineup

Choo is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs due to a bad back, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Analysis:

Choo missed just one game after leaving the Rangers' July 5 contest with a stiff back, but it appears he may have aggravated the setback over the break, as he is not in the lineup for the Rangers' second-half opener. Nomar Mazara will slide over and take Choo's place in right field, and Rougned Odor will replace him atop the order.