Cubs' Sergio Alcantara starting versus Colorado

Chicago Cubs infielder Sergio Alcantara is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander German Marquez and the Colorado Rockies.

What It Means:

Alcantara is starting at shortstop over Andrew Romine and hitting eighth.

numberFire’s models project Alcantara for 8.8 FanDuel points and he has a $2,100 salary on Tuesday’s slate. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Cubs have an implied total of 4.3 runs. Marquez is registering a 25.1 strikeout percentage and an 8.7 walk percentage this season, with a 3.81 xERA and a .299 xwOBA.