Brandon Dixon on Detroit's bench versus Athletics

Detroit Tigers utility option Brandon Dixon is not starting in Sunday afternoon's series finale versus right-hander Mike Fiers and the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Dixon went 0-for-3 with a pair of whiffs in Saturday's start. Miguel Cabrera is playing designated hitter Sunday while Niko Goodrum (illness) is on first base.

numberFire's models expect Dixon to record 9 homers, 27 RBI, and 25 runs scored over the rest of the season.