Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer is not starting in Thursday's series finale against right-hander Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros.
Mercer is yielding shortstop to Niko Goodrum in his return from a mild groin issue.
numberFire's models expect Mercer to record 6 RBI and 5 scores in 62 plate appearances over the rest of the season.
Source: Baseball Press