David Freese is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.

Freese is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.

Analysis:

Freese will put his eight-game hitting streak on hold, with manager Mike Scioscia resting his regulars a day after securing the AL West title. It's been a rather tumultuous season for the 31-year-old Freese, but he is batting .353/.400/.608 so far this month and will head into the postseason as the team's clear No. 1 option at the hot corner.