Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz is not starting in Friday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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