Cardinals' Albert Pujols sitting on Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols is not starting in Thursday's game against the Miiwaukee Brewers.

What It Means:

Pujols will rest on Thursday afternoon after Paul Goldschmidt was shifted to first base, Nolan Arenado was picked as the Cardinals' designated hitter, and Brendan Donovan was positioned at third.

Per Baseball Savant on 90 batted balls this season, Pujols has accounted for a 7.8% barrel rate and a .287 expected weighted on-base average.