Yasiel Puig

Yasiel Puig on Reds' bench in Thursday's opener

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Yasiel Puig is out of Thursday's lineup versus the San Diego Padres.

What It Means:

Puig scored both of the Reds' runs in Wednesday's narrow loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's just 10-for-55 (.185) with 2 home runs, 8 RBI, and 15 strikeouts this season. Jesse Winker is covering right field in Thursday's opener.

numberFire's models expect Puig to bat .285 with 23 home runs, 68 RBI, 70 runs scored, and 12 steals over the rest of the season.