Oakland's Stephen Vogt benched on Friday

Oakland Athletics catcher / first baseman Stephen Vogt is not starting in Friday's lineup against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

Vogt will take a seat after Shea Langeliers was chosen as Oakland's designated hitter.

According to Baseball Savant on 110 batted balls this season, Vogt has recorded a 7.3% barrel rate and a .286 expected weighted on-base average.