Joey Rickard

Orioles' Joey Rickard sitting on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Joey Rickard will not start in Thursday's matchup against the New York Yankees.

What It Means:

Rickard will head to the bench this afternoon with Dwight Smith Jr. in left field.

In 118 at-bats this season, Rickard is hitting .203 with two home runs and six RBI.