25 Gregory Polanco RF

Polanco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Polanco poured in three hits during Saturday's contest, but he'll head to the bench for the series finale against John Gant and the Cardinals. Jordan Luplow will draw the start in right field and bat sixth in his stead.

Polanco is not in the lineup against the Brewers on Wednesday.

Polanco receives a standard day of rest following two straight starts to open up the series against Milwaukee. In his place, Jordan Luplow draws the start in right, while batting sixth in the order.

Polanco isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Reds.

After starting five straight games, Polanco will get the day off. Over said games he's gone just 3-for-16 at the dish and struck out four times. John Jaso will draw the start in right field and hit leadoff while Polanco heads to the bench.

Polanco is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Polanco will get a regular day off after starting the past two contests in right field. Jordan Luplow draws the assignment in his stead, while batting sixth.

The Pirates expect to give Polanco liberal breaks in play throughout the rest of September, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. "We were not anticipating playing him three days in a row anyway," manager Clint Hurdle said after Sunday's off day. "It was going to be two and a day for recovery. We anticipate him being back in there Monday."

Hurdle said that Polanco didn't re-injure his hamstring Saturday after he opted not to slide into second base on a close play. The outfielder was immediately lifted from the game. "It wasn't anything to do with his legs on the double," said Hurdle. "He doubted where the left fielder was, and he took things for granted and the left fielder made a play he wasn't aware of. That's why it went the way it did."