Nicholas is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nicholas has been playing well in his four starts for the Rangers, collecting hits in three of them and hitting for a .286/.375/.429 slash line with two extra-base hits and three runs scored. He'll get the day off in favor of Bryan Holaday behind the plate.

Nicholas is in the lineup and batting ninth for Tuesday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

This will be his second straight start after Monday's game was postponed. The 27-year-old is 3-for-11 with one double and three runs scored through three games with the Rangers.