Saunders is not in Thursday's lineup against the Angels, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saunders has collected a trio of hits -- including a double and home run -- over the last two games, but he'll head to the bench Thursday in favor of Ezequiel Carrera in right field. Jose Bautista (knee) will return to the lineup Thursday as the team's DH and could cut into Saunders' playing time once he's healthy enough to return to the field.