Anthony Rizzo resting again on Friday for Cubs

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is absent from Friday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Rizzo will join Kris Bryant on the Cubs' bench as they shift their focus towards the postseason. Alex Avila will cover first base and bat seventh versus right-hander Robert Stephenson and the Reds in today's series opener.

Rizzo is averaging 12.7 FanDuel points per game this season while slashing .274/.394/.510 with 32 home runs, 109 RBI, 99 runs scored, and 10 steals across 688 plate appearances (155 games).