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