Chase Headley is currently hitting .088 with a .343 OPS in 34 at-bats this season. Coming into the year, Headley, 33, was pegged as the usual Friars’ third baseman, with Christian Villanueva and Cory Spangenberg seeing time there as well.
After an oh-for-a-while to start the year, and only three hits total (one extra-base hit) all season, Headley has virtually played himself out of even a reserve spot.
Christian Villanueva has all but cemented the everyday spot at third, with Spangy still seeing some time there too.
With Eric Hosmer being placed on family medical leave, the 33-year-old got the start at first base last night and proceeded to go 0-for-4 leaving two men on base.