Astros rest Aledmys Diaz on Friday
Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz is not starting in Friday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays.
What It Means:
Diaz will head to the bench after Jose Altuve was named Houston's starting second baseman.
Per Baseball Savant on 242 batted balls this season, Diaz has accounted for a 6.6% barrel rate and a .313 expected weighted on-base average.
Source:
Baseball Press
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