Angels' Danny Espinosa: Heads to bench Thursday

Espinosa is not in the lineup Thursday against the Athletics.

Analysis:

Espinosa will start on the bench for just the third time all season, giving way to Cliff Pennington at second base. The 30-year-old is slashing just .195/.259/.351 through 77 at-bats this season, though he has collected hits in consecutive games. He should be back in the lineup for the weekend series against the Rangers.