Yandy Diaz out of Tampa Bay's Tuesday lineup against Royals
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz is not starting in Tuesday's contest against the Kansas City Royals.
What It Means:
Diaz will head to the bench against the Royals after Austin Meadows was labeled Tuesday's starting designated hitter.
According to Baseball Savant on 44 batted balls this season, Diaz has produced a 4.5% barrel rate and a .270 expected average.
Source:
Baseball Press
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