Austin Slater not in Giants' Thursday lineup

San Francisco Giants infielder Austin Slater is sitting on Thursday in the team's game against the New York Mets.

What It Means:

Slater is being replaced in right field by Mike Yastrzemski against Mets starter Noah Syndergaard.

In 36 plate appearances this season, Slater has a .344 batting average and a 1.229 OPS.