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Jason Kipnis Scratched from Indians Lineup Due to Neck Spasms

CLEVELAND – Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis won’t be in the lineup tonight as the Tribe battles the San Diego Padres in game two of their three game set at Progressive Field.

Kipnis, who is hitting just .225 on the season, is a scratch due to a neck spasms, an issue that has kept him out of the lineup already twice in 2017.

Erik Gonzalez will take Kipnis’ place in the lineup, and will hit 9th. Bradley Zimmer will get a chance in the leadoff spot for the Indians.

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Matt Loede has been a part of the Cleveland Sports Media for over 21 years, with experience covering Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, the National Football League and even high school and college events. He has been a part of the Cleveland Indians coverage since the opening of Jacobs/Progressive Field in 1994, and spent two and a half years covering the team for 92.3 The Fan, and covers them daily for Associated Press Radio. You can follow Matt on Twitter HERE.

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