San Diego Padres catcher Christian Bethancourt was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
No reason has been given for the late scratch of Bethancourt, who was scheduled to start his first career game in right field. Jose Pirela will start in his place.
Bethancourt has posted a .329 wOBA three home runs and six RBI's in 45 plate appearances this season. He's hitting .256/.267/.512
Source: Rotoworld