Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Mullins has faced southpaws this season, but he'll retreat to the dugout for the start of Friday's game with the Tigers sending left-hander Tyler Holton to the mound. Mullins recorded his 30th steal of the season Thursday against San Francisco, and since the All-Star break, he has a slash line of .253/.374/.452 with 14 stolen bases, eight home runs and 21 RBI across 176 plate appearances. Colton Cowser will start in center field and bat sixth.