Pirates' Jordy Mercer: Leading off Friday

Mercer is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff for Friday's game against the Yankees.

Analysis:

Mercer gets his sixth start as the leadoff hitter this season as Josh Harrison slides down to the No. 2 spot. The 30-year-old is 0-for-13 against lefties this season, a stat he will look to change Friday against southpaw CC Sabathia.