Cubs send Edwin Rios to bench on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Edwin Rios is not starting in Wednesday's contest versus the Washington Nationals.

What It Means:

Rios will sit on Wednesday evening after Eric Hosmer was chosen as Chicago's designated hitter and Trey Mancini was aligned at first base.

Per Baseball Savant on 11 batted balls this season, Rios has accounted for a 9.1% barrel rate and a .188 expected average.