Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Joyce is not starting in Monday's series opener versus right-hander Joe Musgrove and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Joyce turned in a go-ahead RBI single in the 12th inning to help the Braves' to a 7-6 victory over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. He finished 3-for-4 with 2 doubles, 2 walks, and 2 runs scored. Nick Markakis is back in right field Monday for Atlanta.
The 34-year-old veteran is hitting .310/.412/.534 across 68 plate appearances this season.
Source: Baseball Press