Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick out of the Phillies' lineup on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Howie Kendrick is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's home game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

It's just a routine day off for Kendrick, and Andres Blanco will spell him at second base and bat seventh against Cardinals' righty Carlos Martinez.

Playing without Kendrick and his .383 wOBA is a downgrade to a Phillies offense that is already in a really tough spot against Martinez, and their 3.89 implied total doesn't leave much fantasy value anywhere in the lineup.