Kevin Newman kept out of Pirates' lineup Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kevin Newman is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Tyler Mahle and the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Newman is taking a seat while Hoy Park moves over to second base. Ke'Bryan Hayes is returning to the lineup to play third base and bat leadoff. Cole Tucker is batting second after covering the leadoff spot in Monday's opener.

numberFire’s models project Tucker for 9.5 FanDuel points and he has a $2,100 salary on Tuesday’s slate. Hayes is projected for 9.2 FanDuel points with a $2,800 salary. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Pirates have an implied total of 3.8 runs. Mahle is registering a 27.7 strikeout percentage and an 8.2 walk percentage this season, with a 3.80 xERA and a .298 xwOBA.