10 Jordy Mercer SS

Mercer is out of Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

This will be just his second game out of the lineup since July 21, but he is hitting just .205 with three home runs in 88 at-bats over that stretch. Sean Rodriguez will start at shortstop and hit sixth.

Mercer is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.

Mercer is just 4-for-23 (.174) through six games in August, so he'll head to the bench for his first breather in 15 games. Sean Rodriguez, who was recently reacquired from the Braves, will fill in for him at shortstop for the contest.

Mercer went 1-for-4 with a double against Cincinnati on Thursday.

He's slashing just .211/.283/.395 in his last 34 games covering 127 plate appearances. Mercer has shown a history of slowing down in August and September (.247 career batting average), so it might be wise to temper expectations.

Mercer is out of Thursday's lineup against the Brewers.

Mercer is hitting .255/.308/.447 with one home run in 47 at-bats this month, and his stellar defense at the six should continue to keep him in the lineup most days. Max Moroff is starting at shortstop and hitting seventh against righty Jimmy Nelson.

Mercer, who went 0-for-3 against Chicago on Friday, is hitting .156 in his last 45 at-bats.

He's cooled off after slashing .387/.420/.632 in 112 plate appearances from May 22 to June 21. Mercer has only two hits in 16 career at-bats against Saturday starter Jake Arrieta. The shortstop typically wears down in August and September, something fantasy owners will want to keep a close eye on.