Yan Gomes not in Athletics' Saturday lineup

Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

Gomes is being replaced behind the plate by Sean Murphy against Astros starter Jake Odorizzi.

In 371 plate appearances this season, Gomes has a .255 batting average with a .731 OPS, 14 home runs, 49 runs and 52 RBI.