Will Middlebrooks (ankle) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Middlebrooks (ankle) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Analysis:

Middlebrooks remains out with an ankle injury that has limited him to just four total at-bats since June 27. He was used as a pinch hitter both Wednesday and Thursday, which suggests that he will avoid a stint on the disabled list.