Alex Rios (thumb) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Braves.
Rios (thumb) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Braves.
Analysis:
The thumb infection has already cost Rios six starts, and he'll sit again Friday as Michael Choice mans right field for Texas. Rios was to be re-evaluated after having his sutures removed Friday, and if he checks out OK, he could be cleared for action in short order.