Oakland's Jed Lowrie receives Saturday off

Oakland Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie is not starting in Saturday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels.

What It Means:

Lowrie will be kept on the bench on Saturday afternoon after Mitch Moreland was chosen as Oakland's starting designated hitter.

Per Baseball Savant on 272 batted balls this season, Lowrie has produced a 10.3% barrel rate and a .267 expected average.