Alex Avila absent from Cubs' lineup on Saturday
Chicago Cubs catcher Alex Avila is not in the lineup on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers.
What It Means:
Avila started at catcher and batted fifth in Friday's game, but will make way on Saturday for Willson Contreras.
After going 0-for-2 Friday, our models project Avila for 1 homer, 2 RBI and a .211 average over 22 remaining plate appearances this season.
Source:
Baseball Press
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