Giants' Evan Longoria receives Saturday off

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria is not starting in Saturday's contest against the San Diego Padres.

What It Means:

Longoria will rest after the Giants announced Brandon Belt and Tommy La Stella would start at designated hitter and third base.

According to Baseball Savant on 18 batted balls this season, Longoria has accounted for a 16.7 % barrel rate and a .269 expected average.