A day after hitting a go-ahead grand slam, the switch-hitting Jed Lowrie was out of the starting lineup Monday against the A’s lefthanded starter Felix Doubront.
The decision was made in part to ease the stress on Lowrie’s right thumb. He was on the disabled list from April 28 to July 30 with torn ligaments in his right thumb. He also exited a game last month with right hand discomfort.
“This is a good game to give him off,” A.J. Hinch said. “The righthanded swing I know he’s had a couple of good at-bats. I’m very cautious about that with his thumb.