Cubs' Rafael Ortega resting Tuesday versus lefty
Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against left-hander Wade Miley and the Cincinnati Reds.
The left-handed hitting Ortega is taking a seat against the Reds' lefty. Willson Contreras is moving into the leadoff spot and Ian Happ is covering center field. David Bote is entering the lineup to play second base and bat seventh.
numberFire’s models project Contreras for 11.9 FanDuel points and he has a $2,800 salary on Tuesday’s slate. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Cubs have an implied total of 4.3 runs. Miley is registering an 18.3 strikeout percentage and a 7.6 walk percentage this season, with a 4.10 xERA and a .309 xwOBA.
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