Gregory Polanco

Gregory Polanco back in Pirates' lineup Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener against right-hander Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Polanco struck out as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday in a 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He is back in right field on Thursday and hitting sixth. Hoy Park is shifting to second base in place of Wilmer Difo and batting leadoff again.

numberFire’s models project Polanco for 10.1 FanDuel points and he has a $2,800 salary on Thursday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Pirates have the lowest implied total in the majors on Thursday. Gray is registering a 29.0 strikeout percentage with an 8.8 walk percentage this season.