New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is back in the starting lineup Friday versus the St. Louis Cardinals after leaving Wednesday's game following a collision at first base.
Gardner missed Thursday's contest with a bruised neck and jaw. He'll start in left field and hit leadoff for the Yankees versus right-hander Michael Wacha and the Cardinals.
Gardner is slashing .258/.343/.323 across 35 plate appearances this season with a pair of doubles and five stolen bases, but his 22.9 strikeout percentage is currently on pace for a new unwanted career-high.
Source: Rotoworld