Mike Aviles

Mike Aviles is not in Marlins' Tuesday lineup

Miami Marlins infielder Mike Aviles is sitting out on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals.

What It Means:

Aviles and the Marlins couldn't do anything against Gio Gonzalez on Monday night, and with Derek Dietrich starting at third base on Tuesday, Aviles is heading back to the bench. Dietrich is hitting sixth against right-hander Max Scherzer.

Our models project Aviles for a .217 average, with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored over 25 plate appearances remaining this season.