Wendle is out of the lineup Friday against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

New addition Nelson Cruz should handle most of the starts at designated hitter going forward, creating even more of a logjam in what was already a crowded infield. Wendle will continue to compete for playing time at third base, shortstop and second base with Wander Franco, Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe and Taylor Walls.