Kendrys Morales

Kendrys Morales not starting first game of Blue Jays' doubleheader

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter/first baseman Kendrys Morales is out of the Blue Jays' lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

What It Means:

For Thursday's matinée, Toronto will start Justin Smoak at first and hit him fourth against right-hander Carlos Martinez and the Cardinals. Morales is expected to start at first base for the night tip while St. Louis sends righty Adam Wainwright to the mound.

Morales owns a .225/.287/.363 slash and .287 wOBA across 87 plate appearances this season while recording three home runs and 11 RBI's in 20 games.

Source: Rotoworld