Mullins is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Detroit.
Mullins will retreat to the dugout for the start of Friday's game with the Tigers sending left-hander Tyler Holton to the mound as an opener. Mullins recorded his 30th steal of the season Thursday against San Francisco, and since the All-Star break, he has a slash line of .253/.374/.452 with 14 stolen bases, eight home runs and 21 RBI across 176 plate appearances. Colton Cowser will start in center field and bat sixth.