Valbuena is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Pedro Moura of the LA Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

C.J. Cron will get the start at first base for the Angels while Valbuena sits for the second time this series. In Wednesday's game, Valbuena went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts, marking the fourth time in the last five games that he went hitless at the plate. With right-hander Brad Peacock expected on the mound for the Astros on Friday, Valbuena will likely be back in the Angels lineup for their series opener.