Pierzynski (shoulder) is not in the lineup Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Pierzynski was already slated to sit out Saturday's game with lefty Justin Nicolino set to take the mound for the Marlins, however his status will certainly bear monitoring come Sunday when the 38-year-old could play against right-hander Tom Koehler.

Pierzynski left Friday's game with a bruised shoulder but could be available for Sunday's game, David O'Brien of the AJC reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pierzynski was already expected to have the day off Saturday with a left-hander on the mound for the Marlins, but it appears Friday's shoulder injury won't keep him out long. If he sits out Sunday, Christian Bethancourt would likely step in behind the plate for Atlanta.

Pierzynski is not in the lineup Friday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Pierzynski has been alternating starts with Christian Bethancourt for most of the month, a trend that will continue Friday. Bethancourt will get the start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Pierzynski will get the start on Thursday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

He will bat clean up against Toronto. Pierzynski has been alternating starts with defensive catcher Christian Bethancourt for much of September, a trend likely to continue throughout the rest of the season. While Bethancourt figures to be the future behind the plate for the Braves, Pierzynski's surprising numbers this season (.296/.335/.418 in 371 at-bats) certainly command attention for daily fantasy players.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves have been alternating the starts at catcher between Pierzynski and the more defensive-minded Christian Bethancourt during the last week, a trend that figures to continue through season's end. Bethancourt is believed to be the Braves' long-term solution behind the plate, but thanks to his surprising .292/.331/.411 line this season, Pierzynski remains a factor at catcher.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Pierzynski will receive the day off following three straight starts behind the plate. With the veteran off, Christian Bethancourt will once again take on the duties behind the plate, batting seventh for the Braves.

Pierzynski is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Saturday's absence marks Pierzynski's third straight and fifth in the team's last six games. The 38-year-old has put together a very strong campaign, but with the Braves in evaluation mode, it seems likely Christian Bethancourt will continue to see the lion's share of the starts down the stretch.

Pierzynski is not in the lineup against the Rockies on Saturday. With lefty Jorge De La Rosa set to take the mound for Colorado, the 38-year-old will get the day off once again. Ryan Lavarnway, who will bat eighth in the lineup, will man the backstop.

Pierzynski is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers. It's not a big surprise that the veteran Pierzynski will receive a day game following a night game off. Ryan Lavarnway will start behind the dish in his place, batting eighth for the Braves.

Pierzynski went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Brewers. The homer was Pierzynski's second of July and sixth of the season. He seems to be seeing the ball well at the moment to put it mildly, having collected three or more hits in each of his last three games to raise his average from .258 to .289. However, he could be due for a day off Thursday after starting four straight, with an early-afternoon game on tap.