Mikie Mahtook

Mikie Mahtook not starting on Tuesday for Tigers

Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook is not starting on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

It's likely just a breather for Mahtook, who extended his hitting streak to seven games on Monday with a 2-for-3 outing at the plate. Alex Presley will start in left field and bat second versus Athletics right-hander Daniel Gossett.

numberFire's models project Mahtook to turn in a .258 batting average in 34 plate appearances over the remainder of the season.