Myles Straw sitting on Thursday for Houston

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw is not in the lineup on Thursday in the team's game against the Detroit Tigers.

What It Means:

Straw is being replaced in left field by Michael Brantley against Tigers starter Jordan Zimmermann.

In 101 plate appearances this season, Straw has a .235 batting average and a .644 OPS.