Justin Upton out of Angels' Friday lineup against Oakland

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton is not starting in Friday's contest against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Upton will receive a breather on Friday night with Taylor Ward in left, Jose Rojas in right, David Fletcher at second base, and Jose Iglesias at shortstop.

According to Baseball Savant on 81 batted balls this season, Upton has produced a 12.3% barrel rate and a .226 expected average.