Gregor Blanco (rest) not in lineup Thursday
Gregor Blanco, who's been an every day starter for the Braves with the absence of Nori Aoki, is getting a day of rest Thursday afternoon. Travis Ishikawa is getting the start in left.
What It Means:
Ishikawa is batting eighth, has a weak bat and a fairly tough matchup against James Shields. He's not a recommended fantasy option. Expect to see Blanco back in the lineup tomorrow.
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