Kurt Suzuki out Friday for Braves

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki is back on the bench Friday against the New York Mets.

What It Means:

David Freitas will take a turn behind the plate on Friday night, so Suzuki is sitting this one out. Freitas will bat out of the eighth spot against righty Rafael Montero.

Our models project Suzuki for a .267 batting average, with 1 home run, 4 RBI, and 3 runs scored over 33 plate appearances remaining this season.