Diamondbacks rest Pavin Smith on Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith is not starting in Friday's contest versus the Atlanta Braves.
What It Means:
Smith will rest at home after Jake McCarthy was shifted to right field, Corbin Carroll was aligned in center, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was positioned in left, Ketel Marte was picked as Friday's designated hitter, and Geraldo Perdomo was moved to second base.
Per Baseball Savant on 89 batted balls this season, Smith has produced a 6.7% barrel rate and a .219 expected average.
Source:
Baseball Press
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