The San Diego Padres did not include Nelson Cruz in their lineup for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Cruz will take a seat Monday while Matt Carpenter starts at designated hitter for the Padres and bats eight against the Angels.
Cruz has made 150 plate appearances with the Padres this season and has totaled 5 homers, 9 runs, 23 RBI, 1 stolen base, and a .248 batting average in that span.
Source: Baseball Press