Valbuena is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

With the Astros facing a fourth straight lefty, Valbuena will remain on the bench in favor of Chris Carter at first base. Valbuena has managed just four homers since the All-Star break after hitting 19 in the first half, though he's offset the drop in slugging to a large extent with a 50-point jump in OBP.