Jared Walsh not in Angels' Thursday lineup

Los Angeles Angels infielder Jared Walsh is sitting on Thursday in the team's game against the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

Walsh is being replaced at first base by Albert Pujols against Astros starter Wade Miley. Pujols will vacate the designated hitter spot, which will be assumed by Taylor Ward. That allows Michael Hermosillo to play left field, and he'll bat ninth in the order.

In 83 plate appearances this season, Walsh has a .211 batting average and a .619 OPS.