Marwin Gonzalez not in Boston's Thursday lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder Marwin Gonzalez is sitting Thursday in the team's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Gonzalez is being replaced at second base by Michael Chavis against Athletics starter Sean Manaea.

In 130 plate appearances this season, Gonzalez has a .223 batting average with a .653 OPS, 1 home run, 14 runs and 9 RBI.