Wendle is not in the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old had started the team's previous 14 games, so it seems as if the Rays simply wanted to get their second baseman a day off. The fact that the Orioles are trotting out a left-handed starting pitcher could've factored into the decision as well, though Wendle actually holds a passable .717 OPS in 61 at-bats against southpaws this season. Wendle's retreat to the bench will allow Brandon Lowe to enter the starting lineup.

Wendle went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in a win over the Blue Jays on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle had been steady but unspectacular at the plate for most of the first half, but he's taken his game to another level following the All-Star break. The 28-year-old is slashing an impressive .341/.386/.507 with a .380 wOBA over 154 plate appearances in the second half of the campaign while remaining in the lineup in different positions on a near-everyday basis. Additionally, Wendle has made up for modest power with plenty of timely hits, as he's hitting .304 over his 212 plate appearances with men on base, leading to a respectable 49 RBI despite just seven home runs.

Wendle went 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored, two stolen bases and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle plated a couple runs on a two-out single in the first inning and extended a four-game multi-hit streak. The 28-year-old has been flashing his speed lately as well, as he's also swiped four bases in that span, making him 12-for-16 on the season.

Wendle went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Braves on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle has now rattled off three straight two-hit games and has nine multi-hit efforts in August overall. The valued utility man has pushed his average ever close to the .300 mark with his impressive month at the plate, one that's seen him drive in 16 runs and generate a stellar .366 on-base percentage over 94 plate appearances.

Wendle will start at second base and lead off Sunday against the Red Sox, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays have installed Wendle as their new table setter against right-handed pitching following Mallex Smith's (infection) placement on the disabled list. Wendle will bat out of the leadoff spot for the third game in a row after going 3-for-8 with a walk and stolen base over the first two contests of the series.

Wendle went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in Saturday's win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle slapped a pair of singles before adding a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning. The 28-year-old continues to impress during his first extended look in the majors, slashing .291/.341/.421 with seven homers and nine stolen bases in 110 games on the season.

Wendle is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Royals, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle will give way to Brandon Lowe at the keystone following a string of 11 consecutive starts. The 28-year-old is enjoying a nice month at the plate so far, hitting .317/.353/.540 with two homers and 14 RBI through 17 games.

Wendle went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle took Hector Velazquez deep in the second inning to put the Rays on the board. The 28-year-old has been dialed in to start the month, hitting .327/.356/.545 with two homers, 12 RBI and a stolen base across 15 games.

Wendle went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old has been on a doubles binge lately, smacking five two-baggers over his last seven games while hitting .333 (9-for-27) with seven RBI. Wendle has emerged as the Rays' regular second baseman, and his current form at the plate -- not to mention his .295/.344/.421 slash line on the season -- should keep him in the heart of the Tampa order.

Wendle went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a run in a win over the Yankees on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle's first-inning two-bagger plated Mallex Smith to open the scoring on the afternoon for the Rays against Masahiro Tanaka. The versatile 28-year-old matched has already matched his July RBI total (nine), and he's followed up last month's .360 average with a .349 figure thus far in August. Wendle's red-hot second half has kept him in the lineup on an everyday basis, keeping his stock robust across all fantasy formats.