Jeff Mathis

Jeff Mathis on Diamondbacks' bench versus Twins

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis is not starting on Friday against the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Mathis will head to the bench after starting behind the dish in Thursday's series finale. Chris Iannetta will catch right-hander Zack Godley and bat seventh versus Twins right-hander Ervin Santana on Friday night.

numberFire's models project Mathis to turn in a .228 batting average with 5 RBI and 6 runs scored in 63 plate appearances over the remainder of the season.