Jay Bruce

Jay Bruce on Mariners' bench against Yankees

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce is not starting in Thursday's series finale versus left-hander J.A. Happ and the New York Yankees.

What It Means:

Bruce went 0-for-5 with 3 strikeouts on Wednesday. Mitch Haniger is in right field Thursday and Braden Bishop is starting in center.

numberFire's models expect Bruce to record 15 homers, 50 RBI, and 45 runs scored over the rest of the season.