Minnesota's Nelson Cruz receives a breather on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Nelson Cruz is not starting in Friday's lineup against the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means:

Cruz will sit on Friday night after Willians Astudillo and Josh Donaldson were named Minnesota's starting designated hitter and third baseman.

According to Baseball Savant on 135 batted balls this season, Cruz has produced a 14.8% barrel rate and a .251 expected average.