J.P. Martinez heads to Rangers' bench on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder J.P. Martinez is not starting in Tuesday's contest against the New York Mets.

What It Means:

Martinez will sit in New York after Robbie Grossman was positioned in left field and Mitch Garver was chosen as Tuesday's designated hitter versus left-hander Jose Quintana.

Per Baseball Savant on 24 batted balls this season, Martinez has recorded a 4.2% barrel rate and a .193 expected average.

Source: MLB.com