Thames is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Thames started the last three games against the Cardinals and went 3-for-10 with a double and a triple, but he'll take a seat Friday with southpaw Jose Quintana on the mound for the Cubs. Yasmani Grandal will cover first base while Manny Pina starts at catcher. Thames could find himself on the bench again Saturday with another lefty (Cole Hamels) scheduled to start for Chicago.