Buddy Kennedy kept on Arizona's bench on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Buddy Kennedy is not starting in Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals.

What It Means:

Kennedy will sit on the bench after Jake McCarthy was announced as Saturday's designated hitter, Daulton Varsho was moved to right field, and Alek Thomas was positioned in center.

Per Baseball Savant on 55 batted balls this season, Kennedy has produced a 1.8% barrel rate and a .263 expected weighted on-base average.