What It Means:

Facing starter Justin Verlander, Pedroia will hit from the six-hole in Houston on Thursday. And, as he returns, Brock Holt will return to a bench role as Pedroia's primary backup.

Over 34 plate appearances, Pedroia has hit just .100 with 3 strikeouts to no extra-base hits against Verlander. He costs $2,700 and is expected to tally 7.3 FanDuel points in today's postseason meeting.