Smolinksi is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Smolinksi is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis:

Smolinski will take a seat for the second game in a row and the third time in four contests as he continues to struggle at the plate with just a .146 average. Carlos Peguero will draw another start in left field in his stead.