Jake Smolinski

Athletics' Jake Smolinski in the lineup on Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Jake Smolinski is in the lineup in center field Thursday versus the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

As Smolinski hits ninth and plays center, Mark Canha will move to left as Khris Davis moves back to the DH. Ultimately, Franklin Barreto leaves the Oakland lineup on Thursday.

With just 15 plate appearances in 2017, Smolinski is projected to produce 6.5 FanDuel points while running you $2,000 tonight.