Matt Thaiss sitting on Friday for Los Angeles

Los Angeles Angels infielder Matt Thaiss is not in the lineup Friday in the team's game against the Colorado Rockies.

What It Means:

Thaiss is being replaced behind the plate by Shohei Ohtani against Rockies starter German Marquez.

In 25 plate appearances this season, Thaiss has a .143 batting average and a .566 OPS.