Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland is not starting in Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners.
Moreland will head to the bench after Jed Lowrie and Jacob Wilson were named Oakland's starting designated hitter and second baseman.
Per Baseball Savant on 129 batted balls this season, Moreland has produced a 8.5% barrel rate and a .220 expected average.
Source: Baseball Press