Middlebrooks (ankle) remains out of the lineup Sunday. It was thought that Middlebrooks could return to action Friday, but he did not start that day and has not since. Yangervis Solarte will start at third base Sunday for the sixth straight day.

Middlebrooks (ankle) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. Middlebrooks remains out with the ankle injury that has limited him to just four total at-bats since June 27. He was used as a pinch-hitter both Wednesday and Thursday, which suggests that he will avoid a stint on the disabled list.

Middlebrooks (ankle) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Cardinals. Middlebrooks continues to nurse an ankle issue dating back to last Sunday, but was thought to be a candidate to rejoin the lineup Friday after going through agility drills Thursday. However, Yangervis Solarte will receive the start at third base once again, batting fifth for the Padres.

Middlebrooks (ankle) went through agility drills Thursday and could return to the lineup as soon as Friday, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports. Middlebrooks rolled his ankle while chasing a foul ball Sunday, but he appears to be close to a return. The team's medical staff will evaluate him Friday but there looks to be a good chance that Middlebrooks could return to action before the weekend.

Middlebrooks (ankle) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners. Middlebrooks pinch hit in Tuesday's game, so it appears he's close to returning to the field. However, it's also just possible that the Padres are favoring Solarte over him currently as well. Regardless, Middlebrooks shouldn't be held out too much longer, by the issue, and it wouldn't be surprising if he rejoins the lineup within the next few days barring a setback of some kind.

Middlebrooks (ankle) will be available to pinch-hit Tuesday, Corey Brock of MLB.com reports. According to interim manager Pat Murphy, Middlebrooks did not display enough mobility in pre-game warmups to warrant a return to the starting lineup. However, the fact that Middlebrooks will be available to pinch-hit suggests it's not a long-term concern. He suffered the injury after stepping on a bat while attempt to catch a flyball during Sunday's game.

Middlebrooks (ankle) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners. While attempting to settle under a flyball in foul territory Sunday, Middlebrooks slipped on a bat in the on-deck circle and was forced to leave the game. He will miss at least one start as a result, with Yangervis Solarte stepping in to man third base in his absence, but consider Middlebrooks day-to-day until the team elaborates on the severity of the issue.

Middlebrooks left Sunday's game after stepping on a bat while chasing a fly ball into foul territory, FOXSports reports. The extent of the injury is unknown at this time, but managers setting their lineups in weekly leagues may want to err on the side of caution if they have a good replacement option on the bench. The Padres have Monday off, so a day of rest might be enough time to get Middlebrooks ready for Tuesday's start of their series against the Mariners.

Middlebrooks is out of the lineup Saturday against Arizona. Middlebrooks is out of the lineup for the first time since June 15. The Padres will have Yangervis Solarte take over the hot corner and bat second in the order against Jeremy Hellickson. Even when Middlebrooks is out of the lineup, he often comes in to pinch hit, so it's possible that he'll get an at-bat Saturday.

Middlebrooks will be on the bench for a third straight game Monday against the Athletics. The Padres alleviated their roster crunch to a degree Monday by placing Wil Myers (wrist) back on the disabled list, but Middlebrooks still finds himself out of the lineup, as Yonder Alonso and Yangervis Solarte occupy the corner-infield spots. Given Solarte's ability to hit from both sides of the plate, it appears Middlebrooks could be forced to settle for the small end of platoon duties at third base due to his right-handedness.