Pirates' Michael Chavis receives Saturday off

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Michael Chavis is not starting in Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Chavis will take a seat on the bench after Yoshitomo Tsutsugo was picked as Saturday's starting first baseman.

According to Baseball Savant on 63 batted balls this season, Chavis has produced a 7.9% barrel rate and a .267 expected average.