Middlebrooks is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Nationals. Middlebrooks started the first two games of the series, but will sit in favor of Cory Spangenberg at the hot corner Sunday afternoon. The move will allow manager Bud Black to get his regular third baseman a day of rest, as well as get Jedd Gyorko in the lineup at second base. Middlebrooks had been on a four-game hit streak prior to a 0-for-4 showing Saturday night.