Wendle is not in the lineup Friday as the Rays take on J.A. Happ and the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle and Daniel Robertson have platooned at second base all year, with Wendle starting against all righties and Robertson starting against all lefties (as well as starting elsewhere occasionally against righties). Wendle is off to a strong start at the plate, hitting .316/.376/.474 through 85 plate appearances, though his .383 BABIP suggests that some regression is coming.

Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle is off to a hot start at the plate (.329 batting average, 13 runs scored, two stolen bases), but he'll retreat to the bench for a night off to avoid a lefty-on-lefty matchup with Detroit starter Matt Boyd. Daniel Robertson will take his place at second base Tuesday night.

Wendle is out of Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Rays facing southpaw David Price, they are loading up the lineup with right-handed hitters, resulting in Wendle starting the game on the bench. Daniel Robertson will start at second base and hit fifth in his place. Wendle should be back in the lineup Sunday against righty Rick Porcello.

Wendle is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle and Daniel Robertson have taken part in a platoon at second base this season, with Wendle starting against every right-hander and Robertson facing every lefty. With Drew Pomeranz on the mound Friday, Roberston will get the nod. Wendle is off to a scorching start with the bat through his first 74 plate appearances, hitting .338/.405/.508, though once his .420 BABIP comes down to earth his numbers will likely look considerably less impressive.

Wendle went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Orioles on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle's torrid stretch at the plate continues, as he's now hit safely in six straight games, with the last four consisting of multi-hit efforts. The versatile infielder's April average is up to an impressive .367 over 60 at-bats, making it difficult for manager Kevin Cash to keep him out of the lineup.

Wendle went 3-for-5 with two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle has been a pleasant surprise in the early going, and he's now racked up three straight multi-hit performances amidst an 8-for-13 stretch. He's also notched a double-digit number of steals in each of his last three seasons in the minors, so he's capable of providing some speed along the base paths as well.

Wendle went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Twins on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The versatile infielder was a thorn in the side of Twins pitching during the three-game set, going 6-for-13 with a triple, Sunday's RBI and three runs. It's the extension of a stellar April for Wendle, one that's seen him hit .333 over 59 plate appearances while lacing six extra-base hits (three doubles, two triples, one home run).

Wendle went 3-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

He looked to be cooling down after going 3-for-22 (.136) over his prior seven games, but Wendle's bat roared back to life Saturday. The 27-year-old now has a strong .288/.377/.481 slash line on the season, but his usual spot in the batting order -- 31 of his 52 at-bats this season have come while hitting sixth or lower -- has limited his production somewhat, leaving him with one homer, five RBI and nine runs through 18 games.

Wendle is not in the lineup against the Rangers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Wendle will sit for the third straight game as Cole Hamels takes the mound for Texas. Daniel Robertson will get another start at the keystone and bat second. Over 15 appearances this season, Wendle is hitting .244/.360/.439 with one home run, five RBI and one stolen base.

Wendle is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

As per usual, Wendle will take a seat on the bench with a southpaw starter (Matt Moore) toeing the rubber for the opposition. In his place, Daniel Robertson will hit leadoff and start at second base.