Athletics' Franklin Barreto not starting on Thursday afternoon
Oakland Athletics infielder Franklin Barreto is not starting against the Seattle Mariners in Thursday's series finale.
Barreto went hitless in 2 at-bats during Wednesday's start after being recalled from Triple-A Nashville a few hours prior. Jed Lowrie will move back to second base while Mark Canha plays designated hitter and Dustin Fowler starts in center field for Oakland in Thursday's matinée.
Barreto went 14-for-71 (.197) with 2 home runs, 10 RBI, 6 runs scored, and 2 steals in 25 games last season during his first taste of the big leagues.
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