Zack Cozart

Zack Cozart out for Reds on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart is not in Tuesday's lineup versus the New York Yankees.

What It Means:

It's likely just a breather for Cozart, but there was a report over the weekend that the Boston Red Sox had their eyes on the 31-year-old infielder, so perhaps it indicates a deal is on the horizon. Jose Peraza is handling shortstop for Cincinnati while Arismendy Alcantara draws a rare start on Tuesday night.

Cozart is slashing .318/.404/.570 with 12 taters, 39 RBI, and 48 runs scored in 322 plate appearances (75 games) this season. numberFire's models project him for a .294 batting average with 8 homers, 28 RBI, and 31 runs scored in 217 plate appearances for the rest of the year.