Thames isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thames will get the night off with a lefty in Drew Pomeranz slated to take the mound for San Francisco. Jesus Aguilar draws the start at first base and is hitting seventh in Thames' absence.

Thames went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run in Wednesday's victory over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Thames went nearly the entire month of May without a home run, but he has picked up in the pace of that department of late, hitting four home runs over nine games since May 30. He is platooning with Jesus Aguilar at first base, but just three southpaws have started against the Brewers since May 17, which has allowed Thames to play nearly every day. Thanks to his recent hot stretch, his OPS now sits at a healthy .865 for the season.

Thames will sit Sunday against southpaw Steven Brault and the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Thames hasn't started against a lefty all season. The platoon role has suited him well, as he's posted a strong .254/.377/.471 slash line. Jesus Aguilar takes over at first base.

Thames went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Friday night against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Thames hammered a two-run blast to right field in the second inning, registering his eighth long ball of the season. The 32-year-old has collected a base knock in seven of the last nine contests, collecting four extra-base hits during that stretch.

Thames is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Thames will take a seat in favor of platoon mate Jesus Aguilar with southpaw Caleb Smith on the bump for Miami in the series finale. Though he's outperformed Aguilar this season, Thames' elevated strikeout rate (35.7 percent) has often made him prone to slumps that render him a batting-average risk for fantasy managers.

Thames went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, three RBI, two runs and a walk during a 4-2 victory against the Pirates on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old smashed a homer over the right field wall at PNC Park to give the Brewers a three-run lead in the third. He added an insurance run on a double in the fifth too. With the two-hit afternoon, Thames extended his hitting streak to six games. He is batting .254 with seven home runs, 24 RBI, 25 runs and one steal in 122 at-bats this season.

Thames is not starting Friday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Thames and Jesus Aguilar have mostly been platooning over the last 20 games, but Aguilar has also received a few starts against righties (such as Chris Archer on Friday). Thames' .793 OPS easily outpaces Aguilar's .587 mark, so there seems to be little reason to fear him sliding back into a bench role.

Thames isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Thames will take a seat with left-hander Deven Smeltzer set to make his big-league debut for Minnesota. Jesus Aguilar draws the start at first base and is batting sixth.

Thames will start at first base and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Thames appears to have at least temporarily unseated Jesus Aguilar as the Brewers' primary first baseman. While Aguilar stays on the bench, Thames will pick up his third start in as many games, all of which have come against right-handed pitchers. While the uptick in opportunities puts Thames' value on the rise, he'll need to produce to remain ahead of Aguilar in the pecking order on a more permanent basis. Thames failed to do much in his previous two starts, going a combined 1-for-8 with four strikeouts.

Thames will start at first base and bat seventh Thursday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Thames had been threatening Jesus Aguilar's role as the Brewers' everyday first baseman in late April, but Aguilar has since turned a corner at the plate and steadied his spot atop the depth chart. Aguilar will carry his nine-game hitting streak to the bench in what amounts to a maintenance day for the series finale, allowing Thames to pick up just his fourth start in 11 contests.