Mallex Smith

Mallex Smith absent from Tampa's lineup on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith is not in the lineup on Friday night.

What It Means:

Smith takes a seat on the bench with Carlos Gomez getting the start in right field versus the Minnesota Twins on Friday.

Smith has batted .272 with 25 runs scored and 16 steals in 294 plate appearances this season.