Gregory Polanco

Gregory Polanco starting for Pirates against Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco is back in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against right-hander John Gant and the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Polanco will bat fifth and replace Troy Stokes in right field after being held out of the previous lineup. Stokes has been designated for assignment. Will Craig will bat cleanup after hitting fifth last game.

numberFire’s models project Polanco for 9.9 FanDuel points and he has a $2,500 salary on Tuesday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Pirates have an implied total of 3.8 runs. Gant owns an 18.7 strikeout percentage and 17.4 walk percentage this season.