Mike Zunino starting for Rays on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino is in the lineup Friday in the team's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Zunino was originally slated to have the game off, but youngster Francisco Mejia was scratched for an intercostal ailment. As a result, the veteran Zunino is sliding back into the lineup. He'll bat sixth against Athletics starter Sean Manaea.

Our models project Zunino for 0.8 hits, 0.5 runs, 0.1 home runs, 0.4 RBI and 7.7 FanDuel points.