Fri 5/3/13 6:47 PM

Nate McLouth is not in the Orioles starting lineup on Friday, receiving a routine day off against left-hander Jason Vargas. The 31-year-old outfielder has been on an absolute tear to begin the season, hitting .333/.431/.517 with three homers, 10 RBI and eight stolen bases. While he can't maintain this pace all season, the O's should be doing everything they can to get him in the lineup while he's hot. He needs to be started in all fantasy formats at this point.