Jordy Mercer

Jordy Mercer on Tigers' bench versus Mariners

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer is not starting in Thursday afternoon's series finale versus the Seattle Mariners.

What It Means:

Niko Goodrum is moving to shortstop in place of Mercer while Gordon Beckham starts on second base.

numberFire's models expect Mercer to record 7 RBI and 6 scores in 71 plate appearances over the rest of the season.