Pat Valaika

Rockies' Pat Valaika starting at second base on Friday

Colorado Rockies infielder Pat Valaika is in the lineup on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Valaika is starting at second base and batting eighth against Cincinnati right-hander Sal Romano. Daniel Castro is out of the lineup after starting the last two games.

Valaika is slashing .125/.192/.181 over 79 plate appearances this season. numberFire projects him for 8.6 FanDuel points tonight.