Astros' Martin Maldonado sitting Monday

The Houston Astros did not list Martin Maldonado in their lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles.

What It Means:

Maldonado will take the evening off after starting the Astros' past three games. Jason Castro will fill in behind home plate and bat last.

Maldonado is projected to make 234 more plate appearances this season, with 8 home runs, 26 runs, 28 RBI, 1 stolen base, and a .204 batting average.