Rockies giving Ian Desmond a day off on Monday
The Colorado Rockies are giving outfielder/first baseman Ian Desmond the night off versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.
What It Means:
Desmond has started 20 games since coming off the DL on April 30 and is getting a well-deserved night off on Monday. Gerardo Parra is in left field while Mark Reynolds will be at first against Jerad Eickhoff.
Parra is batting .261 with a .296 wOBA and four home runs in 116 plate appearances this season.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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