Pittsburgh's Ji-Man Choi (ankle) scratched on Friday, Connor Joe to start

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ji-Man Choi (ankle) is not starting in Friday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Connor Joe will start at first base and bat fourth after Ji-Man Choi was scratched with ankle discomfort.

Per Baseball Savant on 18 batted balls this season, Joe has accounted for a 16.7% barrel rate and a .320 expected average.