Ben Zobrist

Ben Zobrist on Cubs' bench versus Pittsburgh

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist is not starting on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

What It Means:

Over his last 21 games (15 starts), Zobrist has gone 19-for-65 (.292), but he's still sitting at a .233 batting average overall this season. Jason Heyward will start in right field and Tommy La Stella will be at second base for the Cubs on Wednesday.

numberFire's models project Zobrist to record a .270 batting average with 2 home run, 8 RBI, and 9 runs scored in 72 plate appearances over the remainder of the season.