Brown is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

He's been swinging a hot bat over the past couple weeks -- he's slashing .391/.442/.630 with three homers and 12 RBI in his last 13 games -- but Brown remains a strict platoon player for manager Mark Kotsay. In fact, Brown has made just a single start against a lefty this season. Tarik Skubal starts for Detroit in the series opener.