Jason Heyward is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Heyward is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Analysis:

This appears to be a routine day off for Heyward following 23 straight starts, as there has been nothing to suggest his absence is injury related. Heyward has gone just 4-for-26 (.154 average) over the past week -- though he has drawn five walks over that span -- and the Cardinals are facing a left-hander in Brandon Finnegan. Randal Grichuk draws the start in right field.