Cubs' Willson Contreras heads to bench for first game of Saturday doubleheader
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras is out of the lineup for Game 1 Saturday versus the Cincinnati Reds.
What It Means:
With Contreras resting, it will be Victor Caratini doing the catching for Chicago this afternoon. Contreras will likely return this evening for the nightcap.
Contreras is projected for 14.9 FanDuel points in Game 2 of the doubleheader as well as 15 home runs, 50 RBI and a .274 average over the rest of the season.
Source:
Baseball Press
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