Stephen Drew is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.

Drew is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.

Analysis:

Drew will sit out for the third time in five games, with Brendan Ryan stepping in at second base. After his delayed start to the season following his inability to sign a contract during the offseason, Drew has never rounded into form. He's batting a woeful .156/.236/.291 over 237 at-bats this season, and could be in store for another winter where he has difficulty finding work.