Will Middlebrooks (ankle) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.
Middlebrooks (ankle) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.
Analysis:
Middlebrooks continues to nurse an ankle issue dating back to last Sunday, but was thought to be a candidate to rejoin the lineup after going through agility drills Thursday. However, Yangervis Solarte will receive the start at third base once again, batting fifth for the Padres.