Dominic Smith out of Mets' Friday lineup against Padres

New York Mets first baseman / outfielder Dominic Smith is not starting in Friday's contest against the San Diego Padres.

What It Means:

Smith will receive a breather after Pete Alonso was chosen as New York's starting first baseman.

According to Baseball Savant on 123 batted balls this season, Smith has produced a 7.3% barrel rate and a .267 expected average.