Chicago's Nick Martini sitting on Saturday afternoon
Chicago Cubs outfielder Nick Martini is not starting in Saturday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals.
What It Means:
Martini will receive a breather after Patrick Wisdom was shifted to left field and Matt Duffy was named Saturday's third baseman.
Per Baseball Savant on 17 batted balls this season, Martini has produced a 5.9% barrel rate and a .168 expected average.
Source:
Baseball Press
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