David Fletcher absent from Angels' lineup on Thursday night

Los Angeles Angels shortstop David Fletcher will not start Thursday's game versus the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Fletcher started at third base and hit sixth in Wednesday's lineup, but will head to the bench on Thursday as Tommy La Stella slides over from second base.

numberFire's models project Fletcher for 2 home runs and 23 RBI, with a .279 average over 270 remaining plate appearances this season.