Mitch Moreland

Mitch Moreland heads to Oakland's bench on Friday night

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland is not starting in Friday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels.

What It Means:

Moreland will receive a breather after Jed Lowrie and Tony Kemp were named Friday's starting designated hitter and second baseman.

According to Baseball Savant on 135 batted balls this season, Moreland has produced a 8.1% barrel rate and a .218 expected average.