McKinstry isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw Framber Valdez starting on the bump for Houston, McKinstry will begin Friday's contest on the bench. His absence will allow Andy Ibanez to start at the keystone and bat second.

McKinstry went 1-for-2 with a steal in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry drew a walk in two of his first three plate appearances but was left stranded on each occasion as the Tigers failed to keep pace with Chicago's offense. Then, down two runs in the bottom of the ninth, the right fielder added a single to advance Parker Meadows to third before stealing second base to put the tying run in scoring position. McKinstry has now hit safely in three straight games and in five of his last six, tallying two RBI and two runs scored over that latter stretch while also drawing four walks.

McKinstry was added to Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs, starting at third base and batting ninth, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He typically wouldn't start with lefty Drew Smyly on the hill for Chicago, but Javier Baez was a late scratch with an illness.

McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry will join fellow left-handed hitter Akil Baddoo on the bench for the series finale while southpaw Logan Allen takes the mound for Cleveland. With McKinstry out of the lineup, Andy Ibanez will draw the starting nod at second base.

McKinstry is out of the lineup Friday versus the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Andy Ibanez will play second base and Zack Short will get the start at third as the Tigers go up against left-hander Chris Sale. The left-handed-hitting McKinstry holds an overall .238/.307/.364 batting line with seven homers and 12 steals in 106 games this year.

McKinstry is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Typically when McKinstry heads to the bench, it's because the other team is starting a lefty, but in this case he is sitting against righty Aaron Civale. McKinstry is hitting .108 with two doubles in his last 11 games. Zack Short is drawing the start at second base and hitting eighth while Matt Vierling mans the hot corner.

McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry will hit the bench for the second time in the series while the Marlins bring another southpaw (Jesus Luzardo) to the mound. Zack Short will step in for McKinstry at third base and bat ninth.

McKinstry isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

After going 2-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored across both games of Thursday's doubleheader, McKinstry will get a breather against lefty Braxton Garrett. McKinstry's absence opens up a spot for Zack Short to start at third base and bat ninth.

McKinstry went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry hit his seventh home run of the season and second of the month in the fifth inning against San Diego starter Seth Lugo. The infielder continues to bat leadoff most days against righties, which was the case Friday, though he often hits the bench when a southpaw is on the mound. He's a cheaper option worth considering in daily formats on days he's in the lineup.

McKinstry went 1-for-3 with a walk, a triple and a run scored in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

McKinstry did his job from the leadoff spot, which is where he typically finds himself against righties. The return of Akil Baddoo earlier this month gives the Tigers another speedy, left-handed bat in the lineup, though McKinstry seems somewhat secure in the No. 1 spot. He's batting just .244 but has chipped in 12 stolen bases to provide some fantasy value in deeper formats.