Espinosa is out of the lineup Friday against the Braves, MASN's Mark Zuckerman reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's a chance Espinosa rejoins the team in Atlanta for the start of the series, but he will not start the opener. Espinosa flew back to California after Wednesday's game to be with his wife for the birth of the couple's child. Stephen Drew will man shortstop and bat eighth in his absence.