New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka is not in the lineup Thursday in the team's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Higashioka is being replaced behind the plate by Gary Sanchez against Rays starter Rich Hill.
In 55 plate appearances this season, Higashioka has a .208 batting average with an .892 OPS, 5 home runs, 8 runs and 8 RBI.
Source: Baseball Press