Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum is not starting in Monday's game against the Houston Astros.
Goodrum will head to the bench with Jonathan Schoop at second base, Renato Nunez moving to first, Wilson Ramos handling designated hitting duties, and Grayson Greiner behind the plate.
According to Baseball Savant on 14 batted balls this season, Goodrum has produced a .237 expected average and a 57.1% hard hit rate.
Source: Baseball Press