Jason Kipnis

Jason Kipnis taking a seat as Indians take on Drew Pomeranz, Boston

Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis is not in the starting lineup Monday afternoon against the Boston Red Sox.

What It Means:

Kipnis recorded his 20th tater of the season on Sunday, and this is merely a routine day of rest. Michael Martinez will man second for Cleveland, while batting ninth versus southpaw Drew Pomeranz.

Kipnis is working with a .291/.352/.500 slash across 497 plate appearances this season, while recording a .362 wOBA that almost matches his career-best (.364 in 2011). He owns a 1.99 nERD.