Valbuena is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Valbuena will head to the bench with the Mariners sending out southpaw Ariel Miranda. Jefry Marte will get the start at first base in his stead. The 31-year-old is 1-for-6 with a walk and a run scored in two games since returning from the disabled list. He could be out of the lineup again Friday with lefty Dallas Keuchel set to pitch for the Astros, though he should be back when they face off against righty Lance McCullers.