Mariners' Danny Valencia: Out of lineup Sunday

Valencia is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Analysis:

With Valencia sitting out for the fourth time in seven games, it appears safe to conclude that he's fallen into the shorter end of a platoon at first base with rookie Dan Vogelbach. The veteran is probably worth stashing in AL-only formats in the event Vogelbach struggles to produce and eventually is sent back to the minors, but those in most mixed formats can probably cut bait with Valencia for now. Valencia has slashed just .181/.259/.306 over 81 plate appearances and will likely see most of his opportunities against left-handed pitching for the time being.