Yasmani Grandal (rest) out of lineup Friday
Yasmani Randal is getting a regular day off against left-handed pitcher Jon Niese. Austin Barnes is batting eighth and playing catcher in his place.
What It Means:
Barnes has had just 13 plate appearances in his big-league career, but was hitting .304/.385/.484 in Triple-A this season before his promotion. He could be a solid punt play on daily fantasy sites.
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