Houston Astros designated hitter Yulieski Gurriel will start at third base for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics.
This will be Gurriel's first field action since joining the Astros, as he's served exclusively as the designated hitter when he's played. He is 5-for-14 (.357) with two doubles and two RBI's across his first six games in the big leagues. Normal third baseman Alex Bregman will serve as the designated hitter on Monday.
It's a tiny sample size (16 plate appearances), but Gurriel has hit well so far in the majors, posting a .406 wOBA. The Astros could use a boost, as we currently give them just a 13.8 percent chance at making the playoffs.
Source: Rotoworld.com