Darin Ruf sent to Mets' bench on Saturday evening

New York Mets first baseman / outfielder Darin Ruf is not starting in Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Ruf will sit on the bench after Dan Vogelbach was announced as New York's starting designated hitter.

Per Baseball Savant on 198 batted balls this season, Ruf has recorded a 9.6% barrel rate and a .325 expected weighted on-base average.