The Arizona Diamondbacks decided to rest rookie center fielder Tommy Troy for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres on July 7, giving Tim Tawa the start in center field instead.
Troy had started five consecutive games in center field for Arizona prior to the move.
Since being called up to the majors on May 23, he has played 36 games but has not produced consistent offensive numbers.
During that span, Troy posted a . 221 batting average with three home runs, seven RBIs, 20 runs scored, and one stolen base.
His recent performance includes a difficult eight-game stretch in late June where he hit . 179/.
207/.
321 with one home run, four runs, and three RBIs before taking a scheduled break on June 30 against the San Francisco Giants.
Arizona has relied heavily on Troy in center field due to roster adjustments.
Ryan Waldschmidt was optioned to the minor leagues, and Jordan Lawlar remains sidelined with a hamstring injury until late July, according to reports from CBS Sports and RotoWire.
With Troy out of the lineup, Tawa gets an opportunity to contribute as the Diamondbacks face the Padres.
