Kevin Smith sitting for Athletics on Saturday

Oakland Athletics infielder Kevin Smith is not in the lineup Saturday in the team's game against the Boston Red Sox.

What It Means:

Smith is being replaced at third base by Chad Pinder versus Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta.

In 139 plate appearances this season, Smith has a .194 batting average with a .546 OPS, 2 home runs, 9 runs, 13 RBI and 3 stolen bases.