Gordon Beckham

Gordon Beckham sitting on Friday for Detroit

Detroit Tigers infielder Gordon Beckham is not in the lineup on Friday in the team's game against the Baltimore Orioles.

What It Means:

Beckham is being replaced at second base by Jordy Mercer against Orioles starter Aaron Brooks.

In 230 plate appearances this season, Beckham has a .216 batting average and a .640 OPS.