Brett Gardner

Brett Gardner given the night off by the Yankees

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is not in the lineup on Thursday.

What It Means:

Gardner is getting a day to rest as the Yankees have Aaron Hicks in left field and batting eighth against the Kansas City Royals and Danny Duffy.

Gardner is batting .285 with a .380 wOBA in 151 plate appearances this season. He has seven home runs, five stolen bases, and 28 runs scored.