David Freese

David Freese out of Pirates' lineup on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman David Freese will head to the bench on Thursday as the Pirates clash with the Milwaukee Brewers.

What It Means:

Josh Harrison will slide from second to third in Freese's stead. He'll bat second in the Pittsburgh lineup.

Freese is slashing .266/.371/.395 in 2017 and is projected for a .264 average and 6 homers for the remainder of the season.