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Alex Rios (thumb) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Braves.

Rios (thumb) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Braves.

Analysis:

The thumb infection has already cost Rios six starts, and he'll sit again Friday as Michael Choice mans right field for Texas. Rios was to be re-evaluated after having his sutures removed Friday, and if he checks out OK, he could be cleared for action in short order.

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