Billy McKinney heads to New York's bench on Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Billy McKinney is not starting in Thursday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means:

McKinney will receive a breather after Dominic Smith was announced as New York's starting left fielder.

Per Baseball Savant on 125 batted balls this season, McKinney has produced a 8% barrel rate and a .239 expected average.