Wendle went 3-for-5 with four runs Saturday in the Rays' 12-3 win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Since notching a season-high four hits July 24 in Cleveland, Wendle fell into a 3-for-21 slump at the plate over his subsequent six starts before his bat caught fire Saturday. Though Wendle is holding down a credible .774 OPS on the season, the Rays' infield logjam will likely continue to cost him at least a couple of starts per week. He'll remain in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, manning third base and batting sixth.

Wendle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle has now sat for the second time in three games that the Rays have faced a right-handed starting pitcher, with his lack of usage seemingly signaling that he'll be the odd man out more often than not in the crowded Tampa Bay infield. The downturn in playing time comes even while Wendle performed respectably in July, finishing the month with a .304/.328/.429 slash line in 15 games.

Wendle isn't starting Friday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle will take a seat with left-hander Martin Perez on the mound for Boston. Yandy Diaz will start at third base and bat fourth.

Wendle will sit Thursday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle hits the bench even with the right-handed Gerrit Cole on the mound for the Yankees. Yandy Diaz gets the start at third base.

Wendle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Wendle will hit the bench for the second time in four games with the Yankees bringing southpaw Jordan Montgomery to the hill. Yandy Diaz will pick up a start at third base in Wendle's stead.

Wendle went 4-for-5 with two doubles in Saturday's 8-2 win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Unfortunately for the 31-year-old infielder, his big night didn't result in any offense as Austin Meadows kept clearing the bases in front of him, and the hitters behind him in the Rays' order went a combined 1-for-12. Wendle has delivered two multi-hit performances in six starts since the All-Star break, batting .370 (10-for-27) over that stretch, but a crowded roster keeps him from being an everyday player no matter how hot he is.

Wendle is out of the lineup Friday against Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

New addition Nelson Cruz should handle most of the starts at designated hitter going forward, creating even more of a logjam in what was already a crowded infield. Wendle will continue to compete for playing time at third base, shortstop and second base with Wander Franco, Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe and Taylor Walls.

Wendle went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple in a win over the Orioles on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle now has two triples in three straight seasons, and Wednesday's three-bagger snapped a 1-1 tie in the second inning. The lefty-swinging 31-year-old has played in only nine July games due to matchup considerations, but he's reached safely in eight of them while lacing four of his 10 hits during that sample for extra bases.

Wendle is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle will be a victim of the Rays' logjam in the infield for the second time in four games. Wander Franco will cover third base in place of Wendle, who sits after going 1-for-8 with four strikeouts while starting the past two contests.

Wendle is not starting Saturday's game against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Despite coming off a monster, three-hit performance, Wendle, a .175 hitter against lefty pitching, is omitted from the lineup against southpaw Max Fried. Yandy Diaz will start at third base, with Ji-Man Choi playing first base.