Ryan Raburn

Ryan Raburn out, Charlie Blackmon in for Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ryan Raburn was scratched from the starting lineup on Tuesday. No word yet as to a reason for the late switch. Charlie Blackmon entered the lineup in his place and will bat leadoff, while Brandon Barnes shifts over to left field.

What It Means:

It's unknown why the last-minute switch was made. Charlie Blackmon is filling in and batting leadoff, with Brandon Barnes sliding over to left field.

Raburn has a .246/.324/.477 slash and .346 wOBA in 148 plate appearances this season. Blackmon has 12 home runs, 39 RBI's, 47 runs and six steals this season, contributing to a 2.02 nERD that ranks 42nd in the big leagues. He's hitting .300/.368/.512 while posting a .376 wOBA across 282 appearances at the plate.

Source: Rotoworld