Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not starting in Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Buxton will watch from the bench after Jorge Polanco was chosen as Friday's designated hitter, Luis Arraez was shifted to second, and Tim Beckham was positioned at first.
Per Baseball Savant on 198 batted balls this season, Buxton has recorded a 16.7% barrel rate and a .360 weighted on-base average.
Source: Baseball Press