Brett Gardner out of Yankees' lineup versus Red Sox
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner is not starting on Friday against the Boston Red Sox.
What It Means:
Gardner will get a rare breather on Friday against Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. He's slashing .254/.349/.444 with 19 home runs, 49 RBI, 71 runs scored, and 15 steals in 484 plate appearances this season. Aaron Hicks will be in left field and in the leadoff spot while Jacoby Ellsbury starts in center. Gary Sanchez is at designated hitter for the Yankees on Friday.
numberFire's models project Gardner to turn in a .268 batting average in 192 plate appearances over the remainder of the year with 5 home runs, 20 RBI, 27 runs scored, and 6 steals.
Source:
Baseball Press
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