Michael Brantley sitting on Friday for Houston

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is not in the lineup on Friday in the team's game against the Boston Red Sox.

What It Means:

Brantley is being replaced in left field by Josh Reddick against Red Sox starter Chris Sale.

In 211 plate appearances this season, Brantley has 10 home runs, 34 RBI, a .328 batting average and a .928 OPS.