Fowler is batting second and playing center field Thursday against the Reds, Tom Groeschen of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mike Matheny gave his center fielder a break Wednesday after he had started the previous 20 contests. Fowler hit .215 in that stretch but at least hit four home runs to rediscover some value. The Cardinals are trying him out of the two-hole with first baseman Matt Carpenter leading off. Perhaps his new role will refresh his approach. It may cut down a little on his potential for runs scored, but there's a wealth of track record to count on for fantasy players to buy low.