Toronto's Nathan Lukes receives Friday off

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes is not starting in Friday's contest versus the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Lukes will watch from the bench after George Springer was chosen as Toronto's right fielder.

Per Baseball Savant on nine batted balls this season, Lukes has accounted for a .226 expected average and a 33.3% hard hit rate.