Angels' Tommy La Stella on bench against Yankees

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Tommy La Stella is out of Monday's lineup versus the New York Yankees.

What It Means:

Kevan Smith is in the designated hitter spot for the Angels after La Stella crushed a couple of homers while filling in there on Sunday. David Fletcher is on second base and Jonathan Lucroy is behind the dish.

The 30-year-old is in the midst of a career year, slashing .246/.348/.579 with 6 dingers and 12 RBI through 67 plate appearances.