Los Angeles Angels infielder Matt Thaiss is sitting Thursday in the team's game against the Oakland Athletics.
Thaiss is being replaced at first base by Matt Duffy versus Athletics starter Cole Irvin.
In 70 plate appearances this season, Thaiss has a .230 batting average with a .642 OPS, 2 home runs, 7 runs, 7 RBI and 1 stolen base.
Source: Baseball Press