Billy Butler will bat sixth as the designated hitter in Wednesday's matchup against the Tigers.
Butler will bat sixth as the designated hitter in Wednesday's matchup against the Tigers.
Analysis:
Butler has both struggled at the plate and to find at bats. After a pinch-hit double Monday, Butler will get a chance to make another start at DH. He's hitting just .222 in 27 at-bats, but does have three hits in his last seven. He replaces Billy Burns in the lineup while Coco Crisp moves over to center field.
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