Hanser Alberto heads to Dodgers' bench on Thursday night

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hanser Alberto is not starting in Thursday's contest against the New York Mets.

What It Means:

Alberto will sit after Justin Turner and Edwin Rios were chosen as Thursday's starting third baseman and designated hitter.

According to Baseball Savant on 49 batted balls this season, Alberto has recorded a 2% barrel rate and a .282 expected weighted on-base average.