Cubs' Alex Avila out of the lineup on Saturday
Chicago Cubs catcher Alex Avila is back on the bench Saturday versus the Cincinnati Reds.
What It Means:
Avila got the start at first yesterday, but Anthony Rizzo will take back his starting spot on Saturday as he bats third in the Cubs' order.
In back-to-back starts, Avila went 1-for-5 with 4 walks and 2 strikeouts. He's projected for just 7 more regular season plate appearances.
Source:
Baseball Press
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