Yankees' Alex Rodriguez: Out of lineup Wednesday

Rodriguez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Analysis:

Mark Teixeira's return to the lineup allows manager Joe Girardi to give Carlos Beltran a day at DH and give Rodriguez the day off entirely. Rodriguez is just 2-for-16 since returning from the All-Star break, and although one of those hits was a home run, he is still struggling to make contact and get on base.