Panik (concussion) is not in the lineup for Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of the Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The original plan was for Panik to play nine innings Thursday in what would have been his third rehab game. A reason for his absence was not immediately given, but chances are Panik is on his way to New York to join the major league club for its weekend series against the Yankees, with the Giants deciding two rehab games was sufficient. Look for Panik to return to second base and the two-hole in the order right away.