Oakland Athletics utility-man Chad Pinder is not starting in Wednesday's contest against the Texas Rangers.
Pinder will receive the night off with Ramon Laureano in right field, Matt Olson handling designated hitting duties, and Mitch Moreland at first base.
According to Baseball Savant on 69 batted balls this season, Pinder has produced a 18.8% barrel rate and a .251 expected average.
Source: Baseball Press