Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was given the night off on Friday against Tampa Bay, after an 0-for-4 performance that put an end to an eight-game hitting streak the previous day. With Semien out of the lineup, manager Bob Melvin gave newcomer Andy Parrino the start at shortstop.
Semien is hitting .338 (26 for 77) with three doubles, two triples, three homers and three RBI over his last 19 games played.
Seattle is an underdog (+126) at Tropicana Field, per VegasInsider.com.