Alek Thomas sent to Diamondbacks' bench on Friday night

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas is not starting in Friday's game against the Washington Nationals.

What It Means:

Thomas will sit on Friday night after Daulton Varsho was shifted to center field and Jake McCarthy was positioned in right.

According to Baseball Savant on 169 batted balls this season, Thomas has accounted for a 5.9% barrel rate and a .301 expected weighted on-base average.