Erik Gonzalez sitting on Tuesday for Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Erik Gonzalez is not in the lineup Tuesday in the team's game against the Colorado Rockies.

What It Means:

Gonzalez is being replaced at shortstop Kevin Newman against Rockies starter German Marquez.

In 224 plate appearances this season, Gonzalez has a .233 batting average with a .561 OPS, 2 home runs, 17 runs and 21 RBI.