Nolan Arenado, third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, will not start against the San Francisco Giants, marking a rest day for the veteran player. With the Cardinals out of playoff contention, Arenado's absence is strategic as the team prepares for the final games of the season.

Despite a solid performance recently, Arenado's overall season has been less impressive, with his lowest home runs and RBIs in a non-shortened season since 2013. Rookie Thomas Saggese will take his place in the lineup.