Will Middlebrooks (ankle) is out of the lineup Monday against the Pirates.

Middlebrooks (ankle) is out of the lineup Monday against the Pirates.

Analysis:

Middlebrooks continues to suffer from an ankle issue, and Yangervis Solarte will start at third base once again as a result of his absence. The severity of the injury is uncertain, but Middlebrooks remains day-to-day with the benefit of rest during the All-Star break on the horizon at the end of the week.