The Braves have benched Dan Uggla, who is hitting just .208 this season.

Fredi Gonzalez, who called the decision "not easy," told Uggla of the move on Sunday.

"He didn't really explain anything to me," Uggla said. "He just kind of said, 'We've got to make a change. I don't know how much playing time you're going to get the next 29 days.'"

Martin Prado started at second base on Monday against the Rockies.

Uggla hit only .233 in 2011, but he finished strong with a career-best 36 homers with 82 RBIs.