Thames is not in the lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Thames is sitting for a second straight game with another lefty in Cole Hamels starting for the Cubs on Saturday. Yasmani Grandal is covering first base in his stead, with Manny Pina getting the nod behind the dish.

Thames is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Thames started the last three games against the Cardinals and went 3-for-10 with a double and a triple, but he'll take a seat Friday with southpaw Jose Quintana on the mound for the Cubs. Yasmani Grandal will cover first base while Manny Pina starts at catcher. Thames could find himself on the bench again Saturday with another lefty (Cole Hamels) scheduled to start for Chicago.

Thames is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Thames hit solo homers in each of the first two games of the series, but he'll return to the bench Sunday with left-hander Robbie Ray taking the mound for Arizona. Yasmani Grandal will start at first base while Manny Pina enters the lineup behind the plate.

Thames went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old has gone deep in back-to-back games, giving him 19 homers and 51 RBI on the year. Thames will still sit against most lefties, but he should see enough playing time down the stretch to be useful in shallower fantasy formats if he keeps showcasing his power.

Thames went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old has taken advantage of the extra playing time afforded him when Jesus Aguilar was sent to Tampa Bay -- Thames is slashing .286/.344/.518 through 18 games in August. On the year, he now has 18 homers and 50 RBI, and his .857 OPS is only 20 points shy of the career-high mark he posted in his breakout 2017.

Thames is not in the lineup Friday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Thames will head to the bench against left-hander Patrick Corbin. Yasmani Grandal is starting at first base, batting fifth, with Manny Pina starting at catcher, batting seventh.

Thames is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

He heads to the bench with southpaw Martin Perez starting for the Twins. The Brewers will roll with the double catcher lineup, with Yasmani Grandal starting at first base and Manny Pina catching.

Thames is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Thames played the hero in the first game of series when he hit a walkoff homer in the ninth, but he will sit Sunday in favor of Yasmani Grandal at first with a lefty (Mike Minor) due up, as has become standard procedure. He's earned positive value in 12-team mixed leagues this year, but Thames is batting just .225/.304/.423 with three homers since the All-Star break.

Thames went 1-for-1 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 6-5 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Entering as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and then staying in the game at first base, Thames got to play hero with a two-out walkoff blast in the ninth. He's now slashing .249/.354/.491 with 16 homers and 44 RBI, and with Jesus Aguilar now in Tampa Bay, Thames figures to be the Brewers' primary first baseman down the stretch -- although as it was Friday, his exposure to left-handed pitching will be limited.

Thames is not in Friday's lineup against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

With lefty Kolby Allard starting for Texas, Thames heads to the bench. Yasmani Grandal will start at first base, hitting fifth.