Gregor Blanco

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.