Yasmani Grandal (rest) not in lineup tonight for Dodgers
Yasmani Grandal is not in the starting lineup. A.J. Ellis will start at catcher and bat eighth.
What It Means:
Yasmani Grandal is a switch hitter, but the Dodgers elected to go with A.J. Ellis against Diamondbacks lefty Robbie Ray. Grandal hits lefties at a .254 wOBA, but Ellis isn't much better at .257.
Source:
Baseball Press
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