Rowdy Tellez not in the Blue Jays' Friday lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez is not starting on Friday versus the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Tellez takes a seat on the bench with Socrates Brito joining the Blue Jays lineup for the series opener with the Oakland Athletics.

Tellez has batted .191 with 3 homers and 7 RBI in 53 plate appearances this season.